Garen is a great host. He was very helpful, he told us tips and tricks about Istanbul that were very useful, and he was always responsive by phone so whenever we had a question, he would be there to answer it. If I had to rate him alone, I would give him five stars.

The place is located in a rather traditional, local area of Istanbul. The flat itself is renovated and clean, but the neighborhood is pretty old and not that clean. Although the flat is very close to Istiklal Ave (through which you can access public transportation), to get to Istiklal you need to walk uphill for about 5 minutes, and it is pretty steep, so it is not convenient for older people. The amenities were fine but not plentiful, and cookware were not particularly clean. Internet speed was okay too (about 0.6 megabytes per second).

All in all, this place is worth the price and we really enjoyed our stay. It is ideal for younger groups of couples, and people who want to explore the 'local' parts of Istanbul or go shopping a lot. If you are an older group who just wants to visit the touristic parts, perhaps you should find a place in Sultanahmet area.