THE PLACE to stay for a first time in Istanbul. Easy access to anywhere as it is close to the city centre and metro. You can walk all the way to the old city from here but it’ll take quite a hike so I suggest using the metro - which you can access near the city centre. Sundry shops + cheap foodplaces nearby and in the same alleyway for a quick meal if you’re lazy to venture far. We stayed for a week in early march so it is cold - but we get 24/7 heating and hot water which I think is great. If you’re taking the havaist bus no. 16 from the airport ( which is a 10x cheaper alternative than a private shuttle ), it stops at point hotel which is nearby. But i won’t recommend it if you have a lot of luggages as the road walk to the address is kinda bumpy. But since you’re staying at Isik’s place, you can travel light anyway. Washing maching works like a charm and ample space on the drying rack made it easy to recycle clothes heavily. The sofa bed is really nice and we actually preferred it over the actual bed 😂 All in all, it was totally worth the money and more. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit. Isik is a wonderful host and will quickly reply to any questions about the house and the city. Seriously, you can just end your search here - don’t think too much - just book this place and you will not regret it, I promise!