Pelin and Koray made me feel very welcome in their flat in Beyoglu, Istanbul. They sent me a detailed description how to find my way, and Pelin met me with the keys and explained everything about the flat very well.
The neighbourhood is fantastic. Full of nice cafés and restaurants, however the place where the flat is is very quiet and nice. Only an occasional cat outside the window. I must also recommend the café on the corner right down the street from the apartment. The best coffee I got, and fantastic cakes. There is also something about the people in Istanbul, they are exceptionally friendly and helpful!
Everything in the flat was clean and nice and it is perfect for a single traveller or a couple. Public transportation is not very far away and it is just up the street from the Museum of Innocence which I recommend highly. Just read Orhan Pamuk's book first. It is a very good introduction to Istanbul and this neighbourhood in particular.
If you are visiting the wonderful city of Istanbul and want to feel right at home you should stay in this flat! Pelin and Koray, thank you so much! I'll be back. :)