I would recommend this stay. The place isn’t so big but it has everything you need for a short stay. It’s more of a homely atmosphere. The neighbourhood wasn’t very clean and it’s very hilly but the apartment itself is in a safe building with a locked door. I felt secure, and it’s also close to taksim square and many shops and restaurants. I was in Istanbul for a surgery and found the mattress too hard for my recovery, and the host came immediately in the evening and helped us to put in another softer mattress and gave me more pillows as requested. The host and her husband are very kind, sweet people-the checkin and checkout process was a breeze and communication was perfect. Overall, it’s perfect for a budget short stay.