Excellent flat, excellent host! I can't think a better place to stay in Istanbul. The flat is very clean and charming. It receives a lot of sunlight and has high ceilings. The furnitures are very new and the kitchen is very well equipped. The location is very good. It is just a couple of minutes away from Istiklal Street where you can find everything. It is also near to Galata. Despite it is at the very center of the city, it is not touristy and not noisy at all. You can see the local life and meet local people in this neighborhood. They are very friendly and helpful people. There is a very nice cafe at the corner which I recommend.
Garen is a perfect host. He gave us useful tips about the city and showed us around. He also invited us to a concert that he was organizing. It was a lovely experience. He organized us airport transfer.
I totally recommend this place. Thanks Garen for everything!