Besiktas is a great local neighbourhood with non tourist pricing and delicious food! Marina’s place is in the centre of the bustling neighbourhood and you get a private room in her and her husband’s place. It is a basic room but very great location which is convenient with public transport - to catch a ferry to the Asian side, to catch the bus to other locations and a 30min walk to taksim sq.
Marina was very communicative and the wifi is great in the room. She was so helpful and answered all our questions on how to get around and with what to see. We had great conversations together and she also let us use the washing machine to do all our laundry :)
Thank you for letting us stay!