Magna's apartment is seriously the most beautiful apartment I've ever seen and my biggest complaint is how jealous I am of her style, taste and home. Otherwise, she had solid wifi, great suggestions in the guidebook and even more when I asked for specifics, and was extremely responsive to even my weirdest questions.

The neighborhood was absolutely perfect for me--living in similar neighborhoods in Portland and Brooklyn, it really immediately felt like home with better doner kebap and cheaper coffee. The bars & restaurants right down the street were amazing, friendly and cheap, and the subway was only about a block away to connect to the rest of this amazing city.