Alihan's place was much better than I expected and perfect for a solo traveler. It's essentially a hotel, but your private room has everything you need. I was pleasantly surprised to have my own private terrace/balcony with a view of the water - can't beat that. The rooftop terrace has extraordinary views and as a photographer/filmmaker, I appreciated taking photos/video from the roof. The staff was kind and helpful. My flight was early in the morning, so I was going to miss their complimentary breakfast. The staff was kind enough to bring me a plate of delicious goods the night prior so I would have it as a snack in the morning. Great hospitality! The space is a short walk to the famous Blue mosque, close to major restaurants and parks, and very close to the local bazaar/market place. Alihan and the hotel were able to arrange car service to and from Istanbul Airport. I definitely plan to come back and stay again! Thank you Alihan!