Overall, my wife and I had a great experience staying at Ugur’s place in Kadikoy. The flat is spacious, had a surprisingly well-equipped kitchen, and is in the heart of Kadikoy. Since it is summer in Istanbul, the flat can get pretty hot and there is no AC. Ugur was a perfect host, communicating often and always willing to give tips and advice whenever we asked. The flat is close to many bars, cafes, and restaurants including the famous Ciya Sofrasi. You can even walk down to the park by the bosphorous in just about 10 minutes. We would gladly stay here again.