I think I was tremendously lucky with the choice of my hosts in Istanbul. Necip and his numerous crew are all brilliant people – young, intelligent, open-minded and highly sophisticated. Their extraordinary hospitality made me feel at home or like being part of a big family. The best thing about this sort of accommodation is that as a guest you can decide if you want to be left to your own devices or to act as part of the group. Necip’s flat is very cozy, clean and conveniently located in a lively and safe area, also near to all kinds of public transport. I’d warmly recommend Necip as a host to anyone seeking for an insider’s insight into the Istanbul lifestyle.