First of all, I would like to say that everything is as advertised. Pelin was a great host, waited for us although our bus was really late and showed us the neighbourhood. We were sorry because we were so tired we did not talk more with Pelin, but the next time will be better. Once you arrive Taksim square, the directions are perfect. The neighbourhood is the cutest ever- with the vintage bags shop on one and handmade jewellery at another side. Tons of small cafes, bakeries, eateries, grocery shops. Really safe, with many young people, but the appartment itself is quiet. Bed is comfortable, hot water and heating good. Pelin left us some water, tea and coffee. The location is perfect, so we went by walk to Galata bridge, Taksim, Tophane, Sishane, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci. Also Karakoy ferry port is 15 minutes walk through the interesting neighbourhoods and we caught the ferry to asian Kadikoy. Taksim metro station is also close and we used it for 4th Levent ( Istanbul Sapphire) and bus to Ortakoy as well as 38O bus to main bus station-Otogar. We wanted to feel like locals and feel the real Istanbul, and that is exactly what we have got. I have promised Pelin next time we will come by plane and be far less tired and have a coffee with her in one of the charming Cihangir cafees :)