My family group of six people (husband, children ages 8, 11 and 13, and mother-in-law) stayed at Doruk's gorgeous apartment for four nights at the beginning of a two-week visit to Turkey. This apartment exceeded expectations. It was spacious, stylish, and perfectly located in the young, vibrant neighbourhood of Galata. Doruk was a charming host. He was waiting for us on arrival and not only oriented us to the apartment, but walked my husband and me around the neighbourhood to situate us.
On our return to Istanbul for two nights at the end of our travels we stayed in Sultanahmet to experience another neighbourhood, and I found myself missing Doruk's apartment and his wonderful neighbourhood.