Birol’s place is right in the heart of the city. You will be mesmerized by the location and the house itself. The house has been left with a bit of an unfinished taste and it works perfectly with the choice of interiors. Birol himself is very helpful (he even went to the extent of helping us with our luggage). Always helping with suggestions on places to visit / eat etc. and always only a phone call away. The view of Galata from the house is picture perfect.
If I were to visit Istanbul again, no doubt that this place will be my go to place.