Akif is a very good and welcome host. He is helpful, always ready to answer all your questions at any time. It snowed heavily for a couple of days, airports were closed and there was a possibility not to leave Istanbul, Akif wrote to me with suggestion staying in his flat for free. It was thoughtful of him. The location is great, near Galata tower. It's pleasure to go around in the evenings. The flat is the biggest one I have stayed at of all in Istanbul. It is clean, spacious. We had a great time. Thank you, Akif.