If you’re looking for a place to stay in Istanbul and this spot is available than look no further. It was my first time staying at an AirBNB with a host, I’ve always booked either the whole house or apartment, so I was a little worried. Honestly, it was the best decision I made in my short 4 day trip to Istanbul. Ali and his wife are super welcoming and will even give you many great pointers on what to do in Istanbul. I showed up with absolutely nothing planned and after just 30 minutes talking to Ali, he helped me map out my first day (plus, he gave me pastries and coffee). He gave me a map that helps you plan where you want to go and also has his house on there so you can always find your way home. The house is in a perfect location because everything is walking distance. The room is extremely clean and everything works, which is something that I feel does not happen often in the AirBNB I’ve stayed at. Lastly, he has a great little souvenir shop downstairs which is a lot cheaper than the Grand Bazaar. So go check out the Grand Bazaar because it’s beautiful but make sure to hold off on the purchases until you check his shop first. Overall, would definitely stay again!