Farouq's place is set in the old city and within walking distance of seemingly endless restaurants and sightseeing opportunities. This part of the city is ancient and the neighborhood incorporate the original stone architecture of early Istanbul, one of the oldest cities in the world. The Hagia Sofia was our main goal and it is in a very comfortable walking distance (and the ocean front, the palace and mosques) along stone cobbled roads lined with shops, restaurants and warm Istanbul culture.
Farouq is a great host. Warm, friendly, knowledgable. In his apartments the furniture and the linen is new, clean and neat. Each apartment has two rooms with a small shared kitchenette. The only thing I would have liked is to have had a common area or lounge for sitting down with friends once we got home. I'd recommend this place to my friends.