Mali's place is fantastic and definitely would reccomended to anyone wanting to be close to the centre but still far enough from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. The house is 4 levels, so pre warm to anyone with heavy luggage. It's very homey and I would have loved to stay longer. The only small downside(not really a downside but more of a FYI), the owners are 2 shops down and I had 2 occasions where they walked into the apartment (when I was present) without my knowledge. The first when I didnt respond to a text message in 30 minutes for passport details and then the next morning 1 hour before checkout the cleaner came. Both times they opened the door.. which gave me quiet a fright when I was up upstairs. Maybe a call would have sufficed. Either way loved the apartment and view!