We had a great stay just a (steep) couple blocks off Taksim square/Isteklal road where there's tons of fun and eateries. Yesim was patiently waiting as we arrived in the evening, showed us around the well (IKEA) appointed flat, and kindly offered to get us passes into her uber-hip club "360" - featured in NYTimes and Time Out.

East hosts, wonderful time in the heart of Istanbul!