good experience. you could expect to have your private bedroom, sharing a flat right in the middle of kadiköy (anatolian side) with a friendly owner, who was always nice and up for a chat over a tea. ayyub lives here since many years and could answer many questions. he is usually busy working through the day so most of the time you might have the flat for yourself as well. the living room was convenient to get some work done if needed. staying here made it easier to get started in istanbul - living like a local on the hip but not too touristy side of the city.