Nelly’s place is in Beyoğlu, an Istanbul neighborhood close to Taksim square. The apartment was very clean and had enough space for 3 to sleep comfortably. Nelly’s family provided us some extra toiletries we needed, and helped us get our lost baggage back. The neighborhood has museums and other attractions, but you need to take a bus and tram to reach Sultanahmet and other major tourist attractions. There is a small grocery store nearby, and we could do some simple cooking with the amenities provided.
We recommend you call Nelly if you plan to take a taxi from Taksim square, since it is an inside street and the driver needs directions.
Overall we enjoyed the kind hospitality of Nelly’s family, who helped us with suggestions, and stored our baggage for extra days.