Pelin was such a sweet and helpful host - I took a wrong turn and got lost on the way to meet her, and she was extremely patient in helping me get there, and then help me up the stairs with my luggage! Her place is tucked away on a tiny side street in an adorable and energetic area of Cihangir - a comfortable and charming place to stay in an incredible city. The next time I get to Istanbul (and I will be back!!), I would love to stay at Pelin's cute, little place again :-)