Meet Emre
Cultured, Responsible, Adaptable
I’ve traveled through the world for years. I believe that to get to know a place you have to experience it as a local. Hang out with the locals, eat as a local, party as a local, feel as a local. I’ve
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Football, Cooking, Music, gigs, festivals
Hosting guests since
2014
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
18th Century 2nd grade historic, freshly renovated Mansion, located in the heart of old town on most photographed street with Bosphorus views. Your home in Istanbul offers a warm, clean environment and is conviniently located aprrox 10 minutes walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, The Basilica Cistern and 15 minutes to shopping frenzy at Grand Bazaar. House is surrended by cute cafes, restaurants, bakery, grocery shops and Turkish barber shops. Featuring 7 bedrooms, all en-suite, can accomodate up to 21 people comfortably. Central heating, A/C, linens and towels, unlimited Wi-Fi and breakfast is also included, a kitchen at the entrance of the building and a wash machine is in your use as well.
My Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Location of your home, here in Istanbul, is literaly 8 minutes walking distance to all the hustle and bustle of this metropol and still tucked away in a qiute neighborhood. Who hasn’t heard of landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Grand Bazaar, and the Spice Bazaar. And then there are the lesser known, but not less beautiful, spots such as Süleymaniye Mosque, Basilica Cistern, the Galata Tower, as well as numerous churches from the Byzantine era. All them are literally 5 to 35 minutes walking distance from your home. Despite the city’s age, thankfully many remains of Istanbul’s opulent past remained intact. The cultural heritage of the metropolis is impressive. If you would like to further explore the city nearest public transportation is in 10 minutes walking distance, the Sultanahmet main Tram stop. The centuries old mix of cultures also had a huge impact on the food scene. In Istanbul, you can enjoy different cuisines, varying from authentic Ottoman food, over typical Turkish food with its delicious mezes and meat or fish dishes, to the modern kitchens. If you still have some appetite left, by all means, try one of the many Turkish desserts. Please, don’t ask me directions to the closest Maccy D's :):):) Shops galore in Istanbul. You can go luxurious and mainstream by a visit to one of the many modern shopping centers spread all over the city. Or you can hunt for authentic, handmade items by local designers and craftsmen in less touristic parts of town. If you like to bargain, then the Grand Bazaar is of course shopping heaven on Earth (60covered street and 4000shops). Also, don’t forget to stock up on exotic spices, olives or the great selection of nuts available.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Be Nice :)
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.