Not having visited Istanbul for forty years I had distant memories of the city and probably none of the Asian side. What an excellent choice to stay in Kadıköy at Hamit’s place. I immediately felt at home in the neighborhood - rather more so than on the European side in fact. This is a great area - lots of interesting places to see, coffee bars to sit around in, and great food to be had. The flat is very well appointed and has everything you would need to cook - but why would you bother with a plentiful choice of good (and cheap) eateries around? Communication with Hamit was excellent and the flat is sparkling clean. Highly recommended.