Elif's apartment is in a central area of Kadikoy, close to the bus and boat station. The neighbourhood is nice because it is full of cafes and bars and is very lively, at the same time it is neither noisy nor problematic. The house is cosy, the room warm and with a comfortable mattress. I found the room, as well as the bathroom and kitchen, extremely clean.
Elif and her boyfriend were very friendly, and I felt at ease from the first moment.