Basak is a very nice, friendly and helpful person. She's open minded and - as she's living in the flat as well - a real roommate, up to chat, show you around or teachTurkish. The flat is perfectly located in a smaller and quiet street in Cihangir (nevertheless absolutely safe and well lighted at night - in case you might be concerned), next to bars, restaurants and supermarkets. The sleeping room itself is very quiet as it faces the backyard. In a nutshell: the place to be! So whenever I come back to Istanbul, I'll definitely stay at Basak's place again - I really enjoyed my stay!