I am a young professional loving Istanbul and Balat this Unesco world Heritage sight, here in the heart of the Old City. My passion is hospitality and welcoming guests from all over the world to this unique neighbourhood. Travel and going places fascinates me. What better than getting together with old and new friends and sharing travel stories from around the world!? So far I've collected stories from 21 countries and many cities visited from my wanderings on 5 continents! But all the places visited so far Istanbul I still rate my number one favorite place :) So please come and become my guest during your visit to Istanbul!

Featured in Interior Design Magazine, Stay in Newly Restored Historical House in the Old City of Istanbul. On the edge of the more busy tourist area stay in a authentic neighbourhood and immerse yourself in the local culture,yet still have easy access by foot, or a 10 minute ride on local transportation to Aya Sofia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace, the Grand Bazaar, Beyoglu Taxsim etc, and all of Istanbul's major attractions..

Like the rest of the Istanbul, Fener Balat is changing, Unlike much of the rest of the city, though, the changes dont involve condominiums and shopping malls. Nor have rents skyrocketed as much as in other areas that have retained an Ottoman flavour. This is why the quarter has become a cool hangout and recognised design district and it was a area main event of Istanbul Design Biennial. So if you are looking for a party place or totally touristic, being close to shopping malls or high building Balat is not for you. But if you are looking something more real, children playing on the street, old and new residence you will enjoy Balat the most. Istanbul has 7 hills, so the city is full of hills thats why where ever you go you see views all around. Balat is the same, it is old city, winding narrow historical streets. Houses are also historical, there is no elevator inside and there are full of stairs so if you have mobility difficulty it is not for you. Also you need to watch your children playing with the staircase it can cause injury if your child is not watched all the time.