Staying in Alba hotel has many advantages in case you wanna stay near touristically districts, because everything in a walking access. Moreover the public transport is near there, e.g.: about 10 minutes till subway, and 15 minutes to get bus station to/from the Instambul International airport. There are doner cafe near which is really tasty and cheaper. The hosts itself really friendly and ready to help you anytime. However, if you don’t like crowded and loud streets, it’s better off to stay somewhere other hotel, because Istiklal street is too loaded street itself.