Eyüp is the epitome of Turkish hospitality. He has taken care of all the little things necessary for a traveler. On the first day of my visit he very grateful showed me the Blue Mosque and adjacent places. His knowledge about the city being a local is priceless for someone visiting the city for the first time. His place feels just like home with a perfect view of the Galata Tower. It is close to the tram and the metro so going to the historical quarters of the city or Takshim Square is just a 15 mins job. The place also has nice cafés and galleries around it. It is THE place to stay in Istanbul.