Ali's listing was accurate, beautiful and decorated with nice furniture. My room was a heaven after all the running I have done in Istanbul. The bed was comfortable, the water in the shower was nice and hot. Ali was responsive and very kind to allow me to use his washer and drier and start my week sightseeing with clean cloths. Oh, did I mention that he has a balcony with a killer view on the Bosphorus and that he is just a short walking distance to Galata Tower?:)