Berna was a great host. She had the initiative to reach out and let us know ahead of time the directions to her place from the airport and providing the option to get picked up as well. She also provided clear instructions on how to get into her apartment and a clear list of do's and don'ts. The apartment is a 4 story walk up that is a few minutes walk away from Taksim square. Great location that is near most of the new district in Istanbul.