Staying at Mert’s place was amazing. The apartment has all you need and it is really quiet (very noise-sensitive person speaking!) while also being very central. You are literally 1 minute away from Taksim square, in the heart of the European side of Istanbul. There is good food in the surroundings and 24/7 mini markets a couple of steps away. And Mert is simply a wonderful host, he waited for us despite us being quite late for check-in. He made sure we had everything we needed, and offered us the best of Turkish kindness and hospitality. We are looking forward to coming back again!