I loved Betal’s place. It instantly felt like home. The king sized bed was super comfortable and the seating area in the front room was perfect for reading and relaxing. It’s in a prime location and close to a Main Street (Siraselviler) so if there’s a big snowstorm (!!) and the cabs won’t go on the back streets, it’s only a few blocks walk. It’s conveniently across the street from a grocery store (Migros) and is very close to another (Carrefour) which is a bit more high end and has more of a selection. You’re close to Taksim, which is convenient for transport to other parts of the city. The neighborhood has lots of cafes and restaurants which can accommodate vegetarians and gluten-free diners. Betal was available to answer any questions quickly and knows the area well. He was also super helpful in recommending places that I was traveling to later. I wasn’t in need of anything while there; there was even a yoga mat to use. Highly recommended.