I highly recommend staying with Sükrü! The flat is just perfect, location is great. Lots of cafes, restaurants, shops, etc. in 1-2mins walking distance, Istiklal and Taksim about 8mins by walk, public transportation can be also reached within some minutes. Everything over here what you may need, communication is easy and fast. Sükrü is super smart and always up to help. Stayed with him for 2,5 weeks and can't wait to be back soon (especially because I missed visiting him at his life concert). The room is even better as shown on the pictures, also a table and chair where you can work from is available. Bed is comfortable! Since it's super central in Cihangir it's a bit noisy when the window's open but you'll easily get used to it. The house has a lift what helps a lot when you're arriving with heavy baggage. Sükrü also paid attention to offer new bed sheets, towels, help to get along the city, etc.. gonna repeat myself, highly recommend staying in here. Tesekkürler and see ya soon!