We had a great time in Istanbul, not only because of this wonderful and amazing city but also because of our friendly host. Dündar gave us many good tips where we should eat or how to get to a certain place. He was always there for us when we had a question and made us feel very welcome. His apartment is really stylish (he makes all the furniture himself) and he has a cute dog. The neighborhood is mostly frequented by locals rather than tourists (which we liked) but very close to Taksim square (you can easily walk there). There are small shops and restaurants just around the corner, so you can have a drink or snack every time you want to. We definitely enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to coming back soon.