I loved this spot. It’s like being on the street but still peaceful. Now, about Cihangir cat culture. Each neighborhood takes care of their own - a beautiful thing, mostly, and visitors help. There is a cat outside this apartment - his name is Maskot - grey and white little mustached guy (might be bit bigger now) who thinks this is his house! It probably is. His sister Bella was adopted so he’s a a bit alone. If you can let him in he’ll purr on the foot of the bed all night. I had a litterbox during my long stay and he was trained - he is also vaccinated and neutered! And if you feed him some wet food, and support Ilhan across the street to maintain the cats, then you’re no longer a tourist, but a proper visitor…… and may the universe bless you.
Also - I really truly loved this spot. It’s as pictured - simple, small, unconventional - but it is a great deal, what I paid, and it is kind of cool to be right there on the street level. Yakup is kind, responsive, and took great care.