I loved my stay at Fatma's place. Her house is very cosy, clean and with everything a budget traveller needs. It is located in a local area around 5 minutes from the main shopping area of Istanbul. There are lots of local restaurants, a few small supermarkets etc. nearby. I was travelling as a solo woman and felt safe in the area and walking around at night. The room was very clean and cosy and always warm (I was visiting in December when it was cold in the city). The roof terrace is really nice and would be a really nice place to chill in summer. The kitchen was good for making tea and cereal but when I realised how cheap it is to eat out in Istanbul, I didn't use it for cooking. I loved staying at Fatma's and hope to return!