I highly recommend this place if you want to be near all the Grand Bazaar & main attractions in Istanbul, but not directly in a touristy area. It was amazing how well the host (Yusuf) designed the room to make it so stylish despite its size. Everything was lovely and it was nice that he is around most of the day in the building to help with anything and give advise. His hospitality was wonderful and we will surely stay here again on future trips to Istanbul! This place is a convenient 10 minute walk (though uphill -- but I consider it good exercise!) to the Grand Bazaar and tourist attractions and shops & a 10-15 minute walk down to the water where you can enjoy a very nice stroll. There is also a wonderful restaurant just below it serving delicious food (Mivan) -- or for a simple local breakfast I recommend heading to Kosem Restaurant just outside the Grand Bazaar (I recommend the lentil soup, with menemen, and buy a simit to go with it!).