The place worked out wonderful for our family of four. This is a simple, clean, comfortable and very beautiful old 3 story town house in a historic neighborhood. The lovely terrace was great for relaxing with a view and sounds of the old neighborhood.
The somewhat steep walk up the hill was compensated by the views of the amazing arquitecture of the old houses and the amazing brick constructed Orthodox school, and to be able to experience being in a real neighborhood not just a tourist enclave.
Balat and neighboring Fener are charming and one can easily walk to get most necessary provisions including morning tea and wonderful tiurkish pastries, or some very tasty cafe latte etc at quaint and hip cafes in nearby Fener.
The bus transport was easy to get to the Sultanamet quarter as well as the metro and ferries to other parts of the city.
Also Mustafa the caretaker was very sweet and helpful.
Tesekur Ederim!