Serkan is an amazing host. He's an Istanbul guide and knows all the hidden gems of the place. He gave us plenty of good recommendations that we are very thankful for. Apart from that, we had a good long talk about Turkey and it's culture when we first checked in.
Regarding the flat, it is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a living room-kitchen flat, very near the Taksim square. Plenty of good eating and shopping places nearby, and the touristy area is a short tram ride away. Serkan lives in one room, and the other room is for your stay (but he's most likely found in his living room, enjoying his books, record collection or Turkish coffee). The bathroom is shared, and is fully loaded with a washing machine and a dryer. But don't worry, Serkan is a very considerate host, and stays out of your way, if you prefer that. Finally, the Airbnb room is a no smoking zone, but living room and kitchen are smoking areas. The living room is kept shut off from the rest of the flat, so the smoke doesn't come anywhere else, so we really didn't mind - being non smokers ourselves. But it is a point to keep in mind for whoever wants to come stay here.
Overall, i think this Airbnb listing was a brilliant find for us, and we got to make a whole lot more of our trip, thanks to Serkan. Thank you so much Serkan 🤗
Hope to stay with you soon again 🤞