I and my wife stayed at Kubilay's for 4 nights and are really glad we did. Kubilay is a wonderful guy who'd go extra mile to make sure you are comfortable. He gave us Istanbul kart (public transport card in Istanbul). He even woke up at 4 in the morning to make sure our early morning Taxi has arrived on time. He provided pointers for places to visit and eat. He recommended a restaurant nearby and we had the best Iskinder kebab there!

Gaziosmanpasa bus stand is few minutes walk from Kubilay's place. Gaziosmanpasa has direct buses to Taxim Square and Eminönü (all the main tourist destinations are near this stop).

If you want to stay in a non-touristy place, eat best food, want to do some shopping at local price, want to experience Turkish hospitality definitely stay at Kubilay's.

Thanks for wonderful time Kubilay!