Önay is a very kind, helpful and welcoming host. We spent a great and funny time together in his tidy shared flat. He gave us good tips and helped us organizing our sight-seeing tour in Istanbul. We had our private room and shared bathroom, living room and kitchen which was very uncomplicated and harmonious. Privacy was respected at any time! Especially the kitchen was very well equipped. The metro Station Esenler is a 7 minutes footwalk. Because the apartment is a bit out of the city center it's quiet calm and you can get a good rest from an exhausting day in the city. There are plenty shopping opportunities nearby. As we are on a bike travel it was even no problem to find a safe place for our bicycles in the apartment. Thanks to Önay and strong recommendation!