I stayed in Murat's house only for 1 night but he is the best host you'll ever met! He is really warm and helpful. The location is really central and also safe. You can find all necessary transportation channels (Mecidiyekoy subway, metrobus) and shopping malls that has everything you need. For me it was one of the advantage that the location is also near to Nisantasi which is the center of shopping. All in all, I highly recommend!