We had the best time at Birim's place. He was always quick to respond to our questions and even made arrangements for us to check-in when he was not around. We got to meet him shortly after and even spent an evening exploring the neighborhood together. He shared many great recommendations and interesting stories. He really welcomed us into his space, inviting us to hang out with him and his friends in the apartment one evening. A fantastic host!
The apartment is two floors up, but only an easy two flights of stairs. It's a magical space - very inspiring with art everywhere and loads of sunlight in the living room. The room we stayed in was huge, with a comfortable bed, writing desk, chairs, and an open closet. The shared bathroom was small but well laid-out. The shower pressure and hot water were real treats!
Don't forget to check out the rooftop cafe in the building - stunning views of the city and excellent tea (we had tea in about 20+ places while we were in Istanbul and the tea here was amongst the top 3).
Thank you Birim for making our stay a truly memorable one. We will be back in Istanbul eventually, and we hope to be able to stay with you again. All the very best for your upcoming exhibition!