I was only in Istanbul for less than 48 hours but I had a great time thanks to Dogan. He was so helpful as soon as I arrived, and he even showed me a delicious restaurant and a local bar away from the tourist spots. He and his friends were welcoming and fun and taught me about Kurdish culture :) his flat is very close to everywhere in Taksim, it's not far to get the metro, or even walk to the main tourist areas. The room was spacious and comfortable. Definitely recommend booking him for your visit.