We are very pleased that we chose to stay with Ali and Filiz. They made us feel very welcome in their home. The room is well appointed with everything you need to explore Istanbul. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom small, but perfectly adequate. The bedroom is the guests only private room. The kitchen and courtyard are shared with the family, but that was fine as they were very friendly and enjoyed a chat and a cup of coffee at the end of the day. Feliz prepared us a wonderful breakfast each day, well worth the money. The family speak Turkish and German and Ali a little English, enough to be understood. Google translator came in handy at times and gave us all a laugh when it mis-translated. The property is no more than ten minutes walk from the main attractions of Sultanahmed, with lots of local cafes and restaurants to choose from.
One of our highlights was a trip to Ali's local 800year old Hammam(Turkish baths). An unforgetable experience. We would definitely recommend this accommodation if you are looking for an authentic Turkish home stay experience.