We had lived 2 days in taksim in a ugly, dark expensive hotel. Then I looked on Airbnb and found this place. Believe me when I say it’s amazing. At first we thought I’ll be ugly because it off the main road but after having a look inside. I thought this is perfect. Close to amenities. Istiklal street is a 5 min walk. And up the road from the the apartment there’s a beautiful cafe which severed everything from tea coffee food dessert the best breakfast ever !!! And it’s open 24/7. Loved the stay there