First of all, Tolga is a very friendly and forthcoming person and host, and the communication is good. This small flat of his had just been renovated and made ready for guests, so a couple of things were missing, but Tolga provided them quickly. The street has some traffic, but the bedroom is very quiet. We recommend a stay in this nice area of Istanbul, with shops, cafes and restaurants on every corner, where Tolgas flat is a decent base camp.