This was a terrific experience - made special by Hikmet and his staff. We loved the position of the apartment, the layout and the amenities. Nice to have a separate bedroom. The rooftop terrace is a highlight and a great place to enjoy breakfast and an evening drink. Hikmet is a very welcoming and enthusiastic host. He also has a small travel agency and I was very impressed by information he provided, often doing himself out of money by advising guests to do things independently rather than go on a guided tour. He even provided a true Turkish breakfast one day free of charge. We loved having breakfast on the terrace and especially Hikmet's enthusiasm and willingness to help. We would definitively stay here again. The walk to Hikmet's place is most easily taken by walking through the Hippodrome (only 5 mins!) Welcome to Turkey, Welcome to Istanbul!!