I am so thankful to Serda and Tan for being able to launch my trip in Istanbul and Turkey from their home. They are both very welcoming people and their location is perfect for a traveller in Istanbul, you're right in the middle of super hip Beyoglu and it's very easy (if you like hills) to walk to all of the historical sites in Sultahnamet.
My favorite part of staying here was the very intelligent and informed conversations I had with both Serda and Tan. They know and care about the city, history, politics, art, and architecture and it's been a pleasure to learn from them and share my experiences as well.