Mekan has been a great host!
The apartment was extremely clean during my entire stay. He made sure everything is in order and restocked daily.
Location: It is very close to some of the main tourist attractions (an easy 3 minute walk to the Hagia Sofia). The apartment is in one of the side streets so it is very quiet which was great since I am a light sleeper. Finding it and checking in was very easy as he send instructions for everything via Whats app a day ahead.
Host: He was very welcoming and showed me around the house at arrival, therefore I was able to find everything easily. Towel & shampoo was provided as well! He also answered any questions I had about istanbul and offered me a bunch of tours & recommendations upon request.
Cats: Mekans cats are just something else. Pharaoh gives the best cat hugs after a long day of walking around sightseeing. They just add to the whole experience. Even the rooms are for single person stay only - the 3 kitties make up for that so you never feel too lonely 🥰
The only downside was that there was no elevator for my room in the 3rd floor. But to be fair it was not too bad over all (other than bringing up the luggage once at arrival) He also has a room at the bottom floor which would eliminate that issue.
Long story short I can highly recommend this place for anyone who travels alone to explore istanbul for a few days/ weeks.