Kourosh & Pinar were the "dream-hosts" & the place & view, what can I say, simply FANTASTIC; let's break it down: (i) view out of room was postcard view of Bosphorus; a priceless view, where one has to pay 3 to 4 times more in hotels nearby to get similar view; (ii) place is very nice & clean; the living room, where the view is more panoramic than the room, is very cozy & comfy; (iii) bathroom is clean; always hot water in shower, w plenty choices of shampoos & soaps; (iv) both Kourosh & Pinar are extremely personable; pleasant to interact with; they really make you feel at home; after couple days, I felt I have found a " true home" in Istanbul away from my home! (v) the area is a quiet neighborhood in Cihangir; U are 7 minutes walk from Taksim square w access to Metro; about 8 minutes walk to Tram station in Topane (to grand Bazaar & Sultan Ahmet mosque areas); (vi) neighborhood around place is filled w little cool cafes & restaurants; lots of little alleys to explore, with shops n restaurants; (vi) during my stays, for couple days, I noticed, 2 separate film crews in neighborhood (one from German TV shooting movies); that should tell U about the scenic nature of some apartments facing Bosphorus, like Koroush & Pinar's, which are used frequently as film shooting locations; (vii) so if U want a NICE & CLEAN, with Fantastic VIEW, and WONDERFUL hosts, close to Taksim square, w easy access to Tram & Metro, this is what I would like a DREAM-PLACE in center of Istanbul to consider; Safe Travels & Enjoy Istanbul