I recommend a stay at Hatice's apartment without reservation. Hatice is a warm and welcoming host who is very responsive and professional. A real pleasure to meet her. The apartment is an ideal setup for an Istanbul visit - newly renovated, squeaky clean, a stone throw from all major attractions and public transport, yet somehow in a super quiet, peaceful neighborhood. And yes, the views are breathtaking - a real alternative to the busier rooftop bars that abound. Hatice has several apartments in the same building - my recommendation would be that depending on your fitness and needs concerning the number of bedrooms, you should go higher in order to benefit from the amazing views (yup - there a few stairs to climb, so opt for the lower floors if you don't like that). All in all, a great experience and I would be happy to come back.