As soon as I arrived Fatma and her husband Hasan were very welcoming. They made me some Turkish coffee and offered some delicious pide before showing me my room. The listing was accurate and the room is as described. I immediately felt at home and especially enjoyed the late nights on the lovely rooftop terrace where I got to meet and talk with some of the other guests staying in the house. The neighborhood is extremely close to istiklal street (5min walk) and very close to all the central touristic areas in Istanbul. The neighborhood is quite different from the tourist areas which will immediately be apparent. I never felt uncomfortable but of course it is always good to be alert and careful anywhere you are. I loved how there were always children playing in the street throughout the day