Ahmet's apartment, in the heart of Kadikoy, is an absolute gem. If you like to surround yourself with quirky and humorous, but stylish decor, I would highly recommend a stay here. Walking around the apartment was like being in a part gallery/part museum. The collection of cultural artifacts on display here is evocative of Istanbul, old and modern. Besides being a great conversation piece, the decor was also highly-functional and made our stay very comfortable. A few other things I'd like to make a special mention of are the location and the host. The apartment is very central. It is located in an erstwhile blue-collar district, that is now filled with restaurants, bars, antique stores, and boutiques. It is conveniently situated and is only a short walk from the Kadikoy metro stop (which now connects with Sabiha Gochen airport). Ahmet, the host is a lovely guy and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. He was always accessible and helped us out on more than one occasion. He embodies all the qualities of a super-host (intelligence, empathy, an open-minded worldview, and a genuine interest in his guests).