Firstly, what a great experience to be in Istanbul for a month. The city is truly magical and brimming in mysticism in equal measures.
Enjoying a place is also greatly dependent on where you stay and I am SO SO happy I landed in the wonderful home of Nelly and Aslan. What a great family! I felt safe and had my own private space, the family are a cool bunch full of travel stories and the kids (very adorable) can speak several languages! Location is convenient to public transport and shopping centre - everything was in arms reach. Also the area is safe, I found myself walking alone at night but did not feel unsafe which is something I look for as a solo female traveller.
Room was spotless and has a great view of mosques and the landscape of the area, Nelly and Aslan offered me food several times which was extremely lovely of them. They are very kind, warm hosts and if the chance should come again, I would love to stay with them :)