This is an amazing place with a great value. Mere 10 min walk takes you to the vibrant Istiklal Avenue with lots of dining options, bustling nightlife and thousands of food options. Yes, you DO have to go up the hill, and the hill is steep, but this a good workout!
The views are to die for... and you have a balcony to enjoy a morning coffee... or a late night snack and a conversation. All of these with magnificent Istanbul hills all around.
The host - Erhan - is very attentive and gracious. He gave me a lot of tips on navigating Istanbul (my first time there) from taxis to the COVID test location for the trip back.
And there was a full fruit basket on the table waiting for us when we arrived. What a beautiful and thoughtful touch!