Mert is a very helpfull host. His place is closely located to banks, shops, supermarkets and they even have Starbucks close to Bostanci Ferry port. From Asian side you can take the FERRY at Bostanci sea side port. All fast food chains are represented in the area. Travelling to Taksim area is very easy with Dolmus for only 7TL ONE way if you want to mingle with locals. Mert was always ready in giving advices for local travels. His place is very clean and is behind one of the main street. My favorite breakfast place is NUGA on the main street. Mert arrange my taxi reservation to Ataturk Airport on my departure date. Mert's place is ideal to use as base. The tranquility which you require for rest is assured when you sleep. I would recommend Mert as very hospitable and his house as most welcoming. I would definitely come back to this place most certainly. Thank you Mert for hosting me.