Hatice was a wonderful host and made us feel immediately welcomed and cared for even though we arrived rather late at night. She had an Istanbul card ready for us that helped with transportation cost and gave us tips for some late night dining spots nearby. The apartment itself was in a "real" neighborhood and we had a great time observing life in Istanbul from her little balcony. The place has great views onto old town and is super centrally located but at the same time very quiet.