Borgan came to pick us up at the Tophane tram station and helped us carry our luggage. Two friends of his waiting at his flat made us tea and gave us fruit, and gave us tips about the city (where to eat, what to see etc).

The flat is very close to the Tophane tram stop, very convenient for visiting the sites at Sultanahmet. It's also in walking distance from Istiklal and Taxim square, and there's plenty of restaurants and bars around.