We stay at Civan's place for 10 nights: all were very good : easy and fast communication with the host, roomy flat : 1 bedroom and 1 kitchen combined with living room. Photos in this site are old. Now the flat looks a bit more modern. A lot of cats and seagulls outside the window. Аbout 30 min from the center ( Sultanahmet) by public transport or you can go by feet for about 1 hour. From metro about 10 minutes. You should be ready for highlands: good training for your feet and your heart. Near the house there are many shops and even local food bazaar.