Mehmet's place is the perfect place if you want to be in the middle of it all. It's very accessible and just 5 minutes walk to Istiklal Street - the place to be in Taksim. It is exactly as depicted in the pictures. It's clean, organized and the kitchen is complete with cooking utensils. It's on the 3rd floor though of an old building with no lift - so it would be a hurdle for old folks and those with heavy luggage. Though it's near Istiklal street where you'll find lots of shops and bars, it's pretty quite at night and secured as it is very near a police post. We did not get to meet Mehmet in person, but he informed us before our arrival and gave us the contact of his friend, Mon, who received us and provided all the needed info.