Hikmet is the best host you could ask for. He is nice, attentive, funny and overall a good person. Hikmet exceeded all our expectations since the first moment, he was very helpful since the very beginning giving us information on how to get to his place and he was punctually waiting for us when we got there. Moreover he gave us an apartment way nicer than the one that we initially booked, making our stay super pleasant . He did more than just giving us a place to stay, he made our time in Istanbul wonderful and gave us a real Turkish experience inviting us breakfast, giving us tea and even smoking shisha with us. Meeting Hikmet was definitely my favorite part of going to Istanbul, do not hesitate to stay with him, he will welcome you open arms and become more than a host a friend. There are not enough words to thank Hikmet