I spent a four night Istanbul stopover at Serkan's apartment. The location is excellent, an interesting upcoming neighbourhood, also very convenient for public transport to all areas, and a short walk from Taksim sights and shopping. Apartment is nice: guest room very comfortable with access to shared facilities. Serkan is a star: friendly, accommodating, exceedingly knowledgeable and willing to share -- an intellectual with heart! No doubt I'll be back.