My wife and I stayed at this Airbnb for 9 nights, and we wanted to stay at a lively neighborhood with lots of activities, so this location was perfect for us. It’s not very touristy, and we noticed a lot more locals in the area, and that’s also why the prices of things was relatively cheaper. Some of the streets and buildings look rundown, but we felt safe even at 1am here since there are lots of restaurants, bars nearby, and the lively Istiklal street. There is a club nearby so there will be noise on the street at night, even after 2am, but it wasn’t as audible in the bedroom with the door closed (plus we actually enjoyed the energy outside). But if you really get bothered by outside noise, then maybe keep this in mind before deciding.
The apartment was nice and cozy, with good amenities including things like a washing machine. The tram station is only a 7 minute walk, and using the tram to get around Istanbul is so much cheaper and efficient vs Taxis or Uber, especially if you get the Istanbul Card (which can be used in the tram, bus, and even ships). The only missing thing was Air Conditioning, which was originally mentioned in the listing (but now has been updated accurately). We were there in early September so luckily the weather wasn’t too hot overall, but there were some hot afternoons where the apartment could feel a bit stuffy.
Mehmet was a really good host. He was quick to respond to messages, and provided good details on how to get to the apartment and check in. He was readily available to respond to requests, and even offered another apartment with an AC once I informed him that ours didn’t have one, but we didn’t want to leave Beyoglu so we stayed here. If you feel hot then definitely ask Mehmet for an extra fan.
If you’re wanting a less touristy, more local and lively flavour of Istanbul, then I would definitely recommend this Airbnb, or at least the Beyoglu area in general. Even 9 days felt short for us, and we’re wondering when we’ll get a chance to return to Istanbul again :).