Erdem and his dog were great hosts and live in a lovely apartment in the heart of Beyoglu. A lively, artistic area and building with a club inside. I had a great time meeting Erdem and his friends and even extended my stay. The room has a desk to work from and fast internet. Erdem is also having his tattoo studio in the house. It was great to meet some locals and connect a bit in Istanbul as a solo traveler?