It was my first time in Istanbul; and was able to make the most of my stay owing to Sapphire.
Sapphire's place is ideally situated, easy metro access and within walking distance to major areas; Taksim square, Karakoy, Eminonu....
His place is utterly clean and bed linen chosen with care.
The bonus however is the host; Sapphire genuinely cares for his guests; he doesn't fake smiles and readily shares his thourough knowledge of the town and what it has to offer.
Thank you Sapphire.