Hatice met us at her cafe around the corner from the airbnb. We had a little trouble finding it, coming from the Shishane metro stop. I wasn't able to quite figure out the directions. We came out at the Kasimpasa exit but must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. Anyway, it is very close to the Shishane stop and probably even easier to access than going up to the Istiklal metro entrance where we were able to find it.

We loved the residential neighborhood location. The view from the apartment was spectacular. The value for the stay was a great deal. Our only slight discomfort was that the shower filled up a little with standing water while using. Three of us: my partner, my friend and I were very comfortable with the space and accommodations. Note that there is a three-flight walk up a beautiful marble staircase. Nothing excessive but don't pack too heavy!

Overall, this was a well-suited, comfortable place to stay for 2-4 people who want to spend most of their time exploring the city.

And, you must try Hatice's macaroons! We started every morning with cay in her cafe, except for the last morning when she was closed for the National holiday. We really wanted some more of those macaroons!