i stayed at mehmet's place for two nights and it was wonderful—his place is located in the middle of besiktas, sisil, and taksim, everywhere fun is walkable within 20 mins and there are a lot of cute cafes and nice restaurants down the street. there is a bus stop for 26A(to besiktas, if i remember it right) literally just downstairs. mehmet's place is just like the pics advertised, it's very tidy and provides basic amenities. mehmet himself is too a wonderful guest who knows well about the neighbourhood, where to go and what to see. i had a pleasant stay and would recommend his place.