Hey friends. I lived in Akif´s flat for six month during my exchange program at the university and it was gorgeous. I chose the flat because of its save and central location, which gave me the possibility to walk in 5min to university, 10min to metro station in the direction of the airport and in 15min to Grand Bazaar and Sultan Ahmet. The bus station is just 2min away and take you to Istiklal street and Taksim square in 5min. My room was fabulous becuase of the big bed and the large windows.
Akif is a magnificent host. He took me from the metro station when I was totally confused and wasted of the flight and made us turkish tea. We cooked and discussed lots of times until the middle of the night. He showed me the city and taught me the impressiv turkish cuisine.