Emilio and Marian's place is truly a hidden gem. Located on a quiet street just steps away from tons of shopping and dining options. We were traveling with our 5 year old so having numerous places to eat around the house was very nice. We found it easy to catch a cab from the house to visit tourist sites across the city. We also participated in Emilio's food tour- we highly recommend! If you are looking for a place to stay in Istanbul with amazing hosts - you have found it! We are already planning our return.