Tamer is a kind and wonderful host. Before my arrival, as I had never been to Turkey before, he responded to more than 10 of my e-mails with patient and detailed instructions as to how to get to his place from the airport. He waited for me at 1 AM at the street corner to receive me, then spent 1 hour till 2 AM with me writing down bus instructions as to how to get around, and then he woke up at 7 AM to go to work -- amazing guy. His place is clean and comfortable. His room mate introduced me to their salsa dancer friends, so kind ! For a stay on the Asian side of Istanbul, Tamer's place is a wonderful option !