I had planned to travel with my mother. However, she dropped her passport at the airport and missed her flight. Despite having been promised another flight, her passport was found only when most of the vacation was already gone and there was no point in joining. So, I ended up being a solo female traveler for the first time in my life!
Fortunately, I felt perfectly safe during my stay and got the help I needed when I couldn't manage to top up my Turkish SIM. Sinan kindly walked a long distance with me to find me a branch where I could top it up and guided me back to the accommodation. I should also mention that the room is actually much nicer than the pictures. It's beautifully cleaned and everything works just like at home. There was an electric hob, a pan, a pot, dishes cutlery, and even a toastie in the room.
The only downside was the location (which was a non-residential area). It was a lively fun area during daylight where you could enjoy spending hours. However, all shops closed down between 6 and 7 and by 7:30, the streets were absolutely empty. So, I had to take a taxi back home every night. But, the good news was that I could afford it because I got this place for a fair price when compared to other accommodations in Istanbul.