Alihan was great ! I even woke him up at 2am by accident to ask him a question (thought he was working) and he wasn't in the slightest annoyed - far from it he was very patient. He didnt hesitate to research information for us on his laptop! Location is fantastic ! 10 mins to Topkapi Palace, 7 mins to Blue Mosque. On arrival we took the tube from Attaturk and on leaving a 5 Euro airport transfer from the bottom of the street. Our room looking onto the street was simple, clean, comfortable bed, with a safe and fridge which was very useful. Shop nearby. Breakfast was plentiful and the ladies cleaning and cooking were delightful! You can have breakfast overlooking Blue Mosque on the terrace or overlooking the sea both lovely ! Coffee/tea available 24/7 and lovely on the terrace at night ! The call for prayer is at 1pm, 5pm, 9pm, 22.30pm, and 3.20 am this time of the year (June) so bear that in mind. I personally found it utterly enthralling! The staff are there all day and night and superbly helpful and it really felt safe especially as a woman. We enjoyed coffee and rinks nearby at the Hippodrome bar, lovely owner. I fell in love with Istanbul and my husband and I decided we will return soon. I would not hesitate to recommend.