Alp's house and Alp are both awesome - I highly recommend staying here. His house is at a quiet residential corner in Beyoglu, 10 minutes walk from the Karakoy dock, and 5 minutes walk from all the "downtown" part of Beyoglu. The room is on the second floor, spacious, very clean, with a double bed, and nice airy window. The common room is very nicely decorated, and Alp was very kind to let us use his kitchen and washing machine.

Alp is an excellent host: he was very responsive, and very attentive to a traveller's need. He spoke enough English to do basic communications. We had a warm welcome, where he made sure that all our needs are met.

This trip defines airbnb at its best: staying with friendly locals in their own home, at a convenient spot, at an affordable price. We will certainly come back for our next trip!