Yusuf was an amazing host.
We arrived to Istanbul without much planning for our trip, with last minute booking. He and the great staff welcomed us with an amazing hospitality and a homely room to stay, gave us plenty of tips on the most important sites to visit, the most diverse bazaars, the entertainment shows available, and even gave us directions to cheapest places for shopping and the best places to exchange money.
The free cookies, coffee, and tea were awesome!
The place was super clean with a daily cleaning service and respect to our private belongings. The amenities advertised were all available, and the staff availabke 24/7 was always happy to help us with our questions, needs, and inquiries.
The place is in a very strategic location. A few minutes walk to the historical sites and palaces and very close to the tram station. The neighborhood is perfect. Even though it is close to all the touristic sites, you get a local experience. There is a great breakfast place in front of Yusuf's and an awesome local hooka-restau-pub next door, as well as a minimarket for all your needs.
We definitely recommend Yusuf's place and will be back again!