Helpful Host. Great Location. Amazing Value!!
Yusuf's home is in a great neighborhood and close to the tram, so I could easily and quickly get to anywhere in Istanbul. The apartment was very clean and the price was such an amazing value, that I had money to do a little shopping.
The best part was the warm welcome I received and all of Yusuf's helpful advice.
I had wanted to buy a carpet, but was a little worried about bartering and that it would be too expensive for my budget. Yusuf was so helpful and now I have the perfect little carpet for my front door that will always remind me of my time in Istanbul. He also helped me get an Istanbulkart for the tram, a museum pass and recommended that I try Pide (Turkish Pizza)... so good!!
I would have never been able to cram so many amazing experiences into one weekend without Yusuf's help! A weekend really isn't long enough to explore a city like Istanbul and I hope to come back. I would definitely stay at Yusuf's place again!