We had a great stay. The roof terrace and kitchen area was a real bonus for us with a superb view of the Blue Mosque. kamuran’s husband Malcolm is English and gave us great advice for seeing the city, as well as the best way to get from the Airport. One bit of advice is to purchase an Istanbul card as soon as you arrive, this works for all public transport. It can also be used on the ferry to take you to the islands, at time of writing around 44 lira return (£2) compared to the organised trips of $30+. The local food of a fish sandwich on the front is a must but the best one we found was a little shop next to the Bureau de change on Arpacilar Cd. right by the square.