These hosts (two brothers) were exceptionally friendly and they've done a very tasteful renovation of a classic Istanbul building.

We had a spotless, bright room with a lovely shower and a comfortable bed covered in crisp linens. There was no desk for computer work but the small comfortable sofa should suffice for most.

The building location was also as advertised. It's just a few minutes walk from the popular pedestrian street Istiklal, yet far enough away to let you feel a bit of how the locals live.