Hikmet was warm, welcoming and funny right from the start. He arranged my transfer from the airport also. The apartment was in a great location within walking distance from all the major attractions. This is one of the few apartments on the European side and it worked out perfectly. The apartment was clean, quiet and in a nice little neighborhood with a couple of little markets near by to buy water, etc. It has a lovely separate living room up front which was a pleasure to have coffee or drinks and snack. He also introduced us to some people right up the street to book a Bosphorus dinner night cruise which was great. The people were honest and a pleasure to deal with. All in all I would totally recommend this apartment without reservation! The added benefit is you get to meet superhost Hikmet!