Hatice's apartment is beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone. It is located in a convenient but not-too-touristy part of Istanbul. It is walking distance from Pera and Istiklal, but it is also very easy to visit the older parts of Istanbul by tram. The views are amazing - especially in the evening as the sun sets over the Bosphorus. Hatice was an extremely helpful host, and organised taxis for us whenever we needed them.