If you want a spotless shiny state of the art room, go stay in a hotel. If you want a room with a character, amazing host and a new friend in Istanbul, go stay with Basma. She is ultra kind, generous, hospitable, funny, helpful, knowledgeable and everything you wish for from a host. Her bathroom might need some minor repairs, but her service definitely not! And not to mention her fabulous location in the midst of all public transport there is! I would highly recommend staying with Basma and I will definitely be back to her amazing, stories full place!