Fatih's place was a fantastic home base for my solo Istanbul adventures - it's right on one of the artsy, sleek street's in the hip Galata neighborhood and then another few minutes' walk from the well-traversed Istikal street. The apartment itself was very clean and comfortable, great for one or two people, and very well equipped (with a converter plug too in case you forget, saved me there).

What's more, on my arrival in Istanbul, I wasn't able to get in touch with Fatih due to issues on my end, but he expressed concern and found me eventually. Great hospitality, much like many locals I met during my week in Turkey. I would highly recommend Fatih and his apartment to any travelers looking to stay in a great neighborhood while in Istanbul.