Garen's flat is clean and bright with comfortable beds and everything we needed for our week in Istanbul. There was more than enough room for three of us. Garen was easy to communicate with and very helpful, meeting us on arrival and taking us to the flat. We were pleased to be based within easy reach of Taksim Square and the shops and amenities of Istiklal Street whilst enjoying the authentic character of this area, including a good market right on the door step on Sundays. We highly recommend Garen as a host and this flat as a convenient base from which to explore the city, by bus,tram,boat and foot.