We had a wonderful time staying with Necla (Nejla) and her family. Everyone was exceptionally nice and friendly especially her son Mertcan (Martjan) who we had fun talking with! Breakfast was great and the location was a convenient walk to Taksim Square, Istikal Street etc. Although the Taksim area is very loud and on the first day we were worried about this, the location is on a side street away from the hullaballo. Nejla is currently studying tourism and is really passionate about it! I wish her all the best in her future endevours and she will definately be seeing us in Istanbul again. A note, the location isn't very well known by taxi drivers since its not on a street with hotels, it would be helpful if you take a map with you to show the driver (since they dont all speak english) and/or have them call Necla so she can explain it to them. Please feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions about the location/facilities.

Thanks Necla and her family for a wonderful stay! Please give our best to Mertcan and Alana!