It is with a heavy heart that I write this review. Unfortunately the host refused to respond to me when I let him know the room was too noisy for me to sleep. Literally horns were blowing until after 2:00 in the morning, starting up again by 6, making rest impossible.
This would have been forgivable if not for the fact that I contacted the host before booking and asked specifically about noise, telling him I am a light sleeper and unable to use earplugs. He assured me that at this time of year, with the windows closed, there is no problem. Unfortunately he flat out lied. Then he refused to compensate me at all for the 4 unused nights of my booking.
I would highly recommend you steer clear of this unscrupulous host. There are many quiet and better located options in the wonderful city of Istanbul. And most hosts here are welcoming and accommodating. This was a rare misfortune.