I had arrived to Taksim by bus. There, Alaaddin made sure to be there to collect me on time and take me to the accommodation.

He gave me a quick tour of the area, where to go and what to do. All my questions were answered and I felt comfortable with the area immediately.

The accommodation is in the heart of Istiklal, its refreshing and cosy.

If you are an early riser or crave a little peace, then this isn’t the place for you, the area is awake and loud till the early hours of the morning.