Please, take it from the solo female traveler who lived here for 2 months during the COVID-19 pandemic: I booked a host, but I got a friend. Mustafa is one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever met. From Day 1 (mid-February), his hospitality was incredible, and it only grew as the global situation worsened. He put me, my comfort, safety, and experience first at every instance. From helping me get a SIM card, to sharing his culture and cuisine, to even facilitating my trip to the doctor (transport, translator etc.): I can't thank, much less recommend, Mustafa enough. Teşekkürler, my friend!