It was a delight to stay in Hakan's home. The room is spacious and gets wonderful light, and the rest of the apartment is tidy and comfortable. The neighborhood is calm and welcoming, with a great park nearby if you're into running or walking. It's close to Taksim by dolmus (10 minutes) or walking (30 minutes), but far enough away that you aren't overwhelmed by the crowds and noise. I stayed for two weeks and it was a pleasure to get to know Hakan. We shared coffee in the morning (he has several options including a french press and an espresso machine) and also a few meals. Would happily come back and stay here!