The stay at Nihat's place was really pleasant. The apartment is very clean and confortable, and located in a very vibrant and animated neighborhood with many restaurants, cafes, bars, shops just nearby. Just a 5 min walk to the Taksim Metro station makes it easy to access any other parts of the city pretty quickly. Nihat was also a great and welcoming host. We totally recommend this place for your stay in Istanbul, especially if you want to experience the local life to the fullest !