Hikmet was an outstanding host. He really went above and beyond to make me and my mom feel welcome in Istanbul.
He was always available, took care of every need and replied promptly to any e-mails sent to him.
Upon arrival, he greeted us with a bottle of water and fresh fruit in our room. He also served us a delicious, Turkish breakfast on a couple of occasions, invited us to smoke a water pipe with him and walked me personally to the post office on the last day when I couldn't find it myself to ensure I get my postcards mailed out.

The room is in pristine condition, and exactly as pictured and described. The location is 5 minutes, or less of a walk from the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sofia and the tram stop. At the same time, Hikmet's place is located in a quiet neighborhood, so that getting peaceful rest at night is not a problem.

Hikmet made us feel like his close friends, not just customers, from the beginning through the end. We will definitely come back next time we're in Istanbul, and will highly recommend his place to anyone traveling to this beautiful city.