I’ve been visiting Istanbul for more than 10 years. I stayed in most of the crowded and expensive neighborhoods on the European side. Two years ago, I fell in love with Kadikoy and discovered Tunakan apartments, which have become my home in Istanbul. In fact, this was my second stay and it’s the kindness and hospitality of superhost Kaya that made it that way. The place was clean, perfectly located and had all that I needed. It’s also surrounded with lively cafés, boutiques, supermarkets, restaurants and very affordable and tasty lokantas where locals eat. Shoping is great and The nightlife lively, especially in nearby trendy Moda, where young and most liberal locals hang out without having to spend as much as they would in Taksim or Sisli. And it takes less than 5 minutes to get to the piers and hop on the ferry to the European side. But honestly, there’s so much to explore on the Asian side too, from Caddibostan all the way to Uskudar. It only takes a few bus or Dolmus stops to enjoy the most amazing views of the Bosphorous from Kugzkuncuk, Beylerbeyi or Çengelköy neighborhoods in Uskudar. So, two thumbs up for this well-located and affordable spot and very accommodating host. Thank you Kaya.