Amazing location and a very careful hostess make this an interesting place to stay. There is a tremendous borek shop and a convenience store within a stone's throw. The borek and pastry shop is a family owned business that makes some of the best meat boreks in Istanbul (because I have tried elsewhere). The grocery stores next door and the baker's are nice businesses and nicer people. Checking in and checking out is super easy because of a friendly neighborhood shop that's open round the clock. We could walk up to the tunel as well as Balik Pazari off Istiklal Cd. with ease. Matrona spotted quite a few terrific food recommendations for us and we tried them out to feel rewarded. Cheers!