Cozy and warm, clean and comfortable apartment on the top (third) floor of a nice townhouse in a happening neighborhood. From the many terraced pubs at the edge of the Bosphorus Strait that is a few minutes' walk from the apartment, you can see the ancient Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorous Bridge. Buses are nearby and run frequently, but the area is prone to traffic jams, so don't rely on the schedule too much. A trip to Sultanahmet usually involves a bus and a tram and takes about 30 min. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, but also get stuck in traffic, so trams and metro are often faster. If you are there for several days, get the Istanbul Kart - you can top it up with any amount and use it for all public transport (buses, trams, metro). We left two of those cards on the table - perhaps they are still there ;)
There is also a great park a few minutes walk from the apartment. If the weather is nice, you can visit some palaces there and have a picnic.
The host is very responsive and takes care of the guests. We highly recommend him, his hotel and the location.
Martin & Joanna
(Poland)