Emir is a great host and always available if needed. In Istanbul you don't stay at home a lot, there is so much to see. But if you do, you have everything at home you need (incl. First aid kit, sewing kit, basic foods, spices, Wi-Fi, lots of DVDs etc). The area is full of life and people of many nationalities, shops, coffee shops, stores, restaurants, money exchange, street food, pharmacies etc. Plus the closest Metro station is only 3 minutes away. Istanbul Airport is only 20 min away by Taxi. It was a great experience and we hope to come again.