Volkan's place is in an ideal location as it is very close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and so much more. It was easy to take the tram to Dolmabahce Palace as the tram line is also very close. There are great places to eat nearby some with rooftop terraces for excellent views. Volkan responded to all questions promptly. He arranged airport transfer for a reasonable fee and shared his recommendations for places to eat. His place is clean and comfortable. We spent 6 nights and the beds were comfortable after days of site seeing. The shower had hot water and the room is separate from the little toilet room with sink. There is a little fridge which was great for putting leftovers in and then using the cookware and hotplate to reheat them. There is a washer and a drying rack too. It was chilly during our visit, but Volkan had little heaters as well as wall AC/heater units for staying toasty warm. In my opinion, the apartment was good value for the money spent to stay there.