Doruk was a great host. He met us at a bar right by the apartment and took us for a drink as well as showing us the local area and recommending some restaurants and sites. He was very responsive and good at communicating by text and phone. Would highly recommend staying here, Galata is a really cool neighbourhood - you're in walking distance from everything you need to see and do..great bars and night spots are 10mins or less on foot and the sites are easily accessed by a leisurely walk or short tram. The apartment itself is great, so spacious and well finished - would definitely a stay again.