the room was great, and there was a cool common area where the hosts were always available to give free tea and snacks. it’s in a great location, a five minute walk from the grand bazaar and the metro. there was also a terrace with a view of the ocean. a special mention goes to eros, who made us laugh a lot and made us feel very welcome. our friend joined us without warning and they still managed to accommodate her very well in our room. I very highly recommend staying here when you first arrive to istanbul as it is very close to everything and there are a few tourists around in the same position as you.