Hikmet was a wonderful host! He has a number of flats near by and stays most of the time in his little shop/tourist centre under the flat, so he is very easy to find if you need anything. The flat was in great working order, very clean and with all the things you would need. He also invited us for a complimentary breakfast on the first morning which was very generous of him and great as we had arrived late the night before and had no food in (other than the fruit he left us). He also organised airport pick up which took the hassle and stress out of a late arrival flight.

Thanks Hikmet - welcome to Turkey, welcome to Istanbul! :)