Hatice's apartment was a wonderful sanctuary in the midst of the incredible bustling city of Istanbul. Location was perfect and within walking distance to the main street of Istiklal Cad. Would definitely recommend this location with plenty of cafes, restaurants nearby, and certainly felt a lot more comfortable at night with lots of pedestrians around as oppose of staying in Sultanahment. The facilities were clean and you can tell that a lot of thoughts have been put into the apartment to make it as comfortable as possible for travelers. (eg. kettle, washing machine, full length mirror!) There were delicious b'fast items in the fridge when we arrived, and Hatice herself was lovely, warmly welcoming us into her apartment. Highly recommended.