Staying in a new country is always tough in the beginning. But it definitely helps when your host is a Tour-guide! Staying at Aslan and Nelly's was like being at home. I was always welcome to breakfast, lunch and dinner with Aslan Nelly and little Anas. The house is literally always sparkling clean, and the building is a new one, meaning all the services where great. Throughout my 2 month trip, I got to know Aslan and Nelly really well and I'm confident to say that we are now friends. Any request I had was accepted right away, any tip i asked for was answered clearly and swiftly. Aslan helped me get to know the city and the area where we stayed, making sure I was comfortable and had everything I need. Aslan also helped me with any shopping I had to do, always pointing me towards the best deals available, be it clothing, tourism, or medication, all the time while making sure to respect my privacy. I definitely recommend staying at Aslan's whether for short term or long term trips, and I know for sure that any future trips to Istanbul will include staying at Aslan's.