After traveling around the world, Firat was one of the best hosts we've had.
Unfortunately, I had a few health issues come up, and needed to visit the hospital. Firat made himself available during late hours of the night to help take me there. And he went out of his way to translate at the hospital and make sure everything was okay.
Firat gives you the space you need to enjoy your time in Istanbul, but is always there for you if needed. He's a great guy with a good understanding of social expectations for different cultures.
The location is very good, there are a whole lot of different arts and crafts shops down the street, leading to the famous Istiklal Street. There is also a few cafes next door / a minutes walk from the appartment, which was convenient.
This location is ideal if you want to explore as much of Istanbul as possible without having to spend much money on travel.
Overall, our stay here really added to our trip. It was good value for money, and Firat is very reliable and trustworthy.