I spent 7 days in Istanbul for an official workshop. I stayed at Taner's apartment, third floor. wherein he has rented one of his room. My visit was in early july, 2019 n air circulation in the rented room was a big challenge n humid was high. His apartment is far from main city. I had to walk 15 minutes every day for reaching the bus stand and then travel in bus for 30 to 40 minutes to reach my destination. but after first day, I felt comfortable with no complaints. The room has good bedding; clean and hygiene pillow(s) and he gave a fresh towel for me. Toilets and shower area is tiny but it has all the best amenities and its always neat, clean and hygiene, again no complains! He has small area with sofa n small tv, which I never used as I never had time. I leave room at 6 or 7 am and come back late evening. Only last day I had an opportunity to speak to taner, he served me Turkish tea and Turkish breakfast. Thanks, taner, it was delicious. Taner is fitness freak, so you will see gym instruments around. So overall it was a good stay except the distance and humid and again he gave me some special discount on my stay per day. So go for it, just ensure your daily travel time distance, oh yes he has a kitchen beside the small sofa area, so it’s a open space with sofa n kitchen n refrigerator. I used his iron box as well. So as he says’ its your home in Istanbul, its very much true, and he is a good host n will take care of you well. Cheers!