Mustafa was such a great host and so nice to take the time to sit down with me and give me recommendations on things to do in the lovely city of Istanbul. The room I stayed in was very bright, clean and comfortable. The location is super convenient and just a few minutes away from Taksim Square but still on a fairly quiet street. Being this was my first time in Istanbul, I really wasn't sure how to move around. Mustafa explained to me that I could easily walk down Istiklal Street, which is right around the corner, and walk all the way down to Galata tower which I really enjoyed. From there I simply hopped on the "metro" at Karakoy and was in the Old City in no time. I would definitely recommend staying here during your visit to Istanbul.