This place will suit some more than others. Especially on a budget and looking for authentic Istanbul old town experience.
I confess I don't enjoy steep hikes in the heat and the location is at the top of a maze of streets in the old town.
There are no fans or air-con in the apartment and the building faces onto another, so not much fresh air gets in, unlike the neighbour's voices that are loud and penetrating all hours of the night.
Saying that, it is an authentic, colourful, Turkish style place. With stunning views from the roof top terrace.
And wifi is a welcome modern touch.
Due to bad flight delays and trying to find a taxi who would not rip us off (Giuseppe the owner gave us clear instructions how to get a taxi for 12TL but the taxi driver wasn't playing that game and charged us 40TL) we arrived very late, 1am, where we were very grateful to be met by lovely Mustafa who lives in the building and was always available to help out.