We had a wonderful first time visit to Istanbul with Deniz Houses Hotel! The hotel and apartments are in a series of next-door buildings, tucked into a quiet corner right below the Blue Mosque, and are within easy walking distance to the major Sultanahmet sites and metro stop. There were many cafes and restaurants nearby, and the whole area had a nice, safe, community feel to it - the atmosphere felt true to the old city district. We were given a lovely apartment-style room with living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The whole place had a beautiful, historic building feeling to it, with dark woods and rich carpets. The apartment was clean and spacious, the bathroom was great, the AC offered needed respite from the summer heat, and the fridge included free waters, teas, and coffees. The sea view from our balcony was lovely, and the view from the rooftop breakfast (hearty, diverse, and tasty options!) was even better - the Blue Mosque, towering right above! The staff provided maps and very helpful recommendations for touring, and also were able to help us arrange airport transfer. When we first arrived, the staff helped take our bags and then kindly gave us an overview of our location, some of the nearby sites and their history, and a few places further afield that we might want to check out. The wifi was a touch slow in the evening (when everyone else was logging on too!), but the staff were again very helpful in resetting and getting us back online. We had a marvelous stay and we're excited to come back some day!