Good location, close to Taksim square and Istaqlal street. Groceries, street food, restaurants closeby.
Although the street where this apartment is, is not so fancy.
Its two flights of stairs to climb to reach the main entrance and one more flight of stairs for the bedrooms. No elevator.
The apartment was very clean, reasonably spacious for a family of 3-4, well equipped kitchen n living room with standard Ikea furniture n fittings.
Two toilets n two bathrooms, all separate, were a bit smallish, but very clean.
Helen, the caretaker was very helpful.
Dolmabasha Palace is closed on Mondays, and Topikapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Plan your trips accordingly.
Nearest Metro is Taksim, a 15 mins walk, its on the Green line, and also a funicular going down to Kabatas (Blue line starting point). Take the blue line to reach Sultanahmet station where the blue mosque, topikapi palace and many other sightseeing spots, restaurants, shopping, etc is located. The grand bazaar is a further 10 mins walk, or couple of stations on the blue line.
Istaqlal street is a 10 mins walk from the apartment, which is a very lively street with most brands' stores, and eateries, bars, etc.
One can also walk downhill to Tophane metro station on the blue line in about 20 mins. The Kilic Ali Pasha Hammam is at this station.
From the apartment, the main road is a 3-4 mins walk, where many buses also pass, but we never chose to use them.
All public transport can be accessed with the Istanbul metro card, and the rides are quite cheap, quick n punctual.
Wishing you a good holiday.