We were happy to stay at Melis’s place. First of all, the host is very friendly and helpful; the minor issue was solved efficiently; Melis gave us useful advices and helped to book the taxi. The location of the flat is excellent – at the middle of a vibrant district, Beyoglu – it’s 15 min on foot to Taksim Square and the shopping street Istiklal, or a little bit longer downhill walk to Bosphorus boats. Overall, this place is highly recommened.