We had a lovely stay in this great little spot in Balat - a real Istanbul neighbourhood. The place is a little off the beaten track so a little tricky to find at first but it was so nice to be away from the tourist districts. A quick 10 minute bus ride takes you to the centre. Balat is a very friendly neighbourhood with some great, non-touristy restaurants and breakfast spots. It's also very quiet, away from the main roads. Mustafa was very welcoming and made sure we were comfortable. The wifi signal was very poor in our studio but worked OK in the hallway. The roof terrace with spectacular views over the city is an added bonus!