The location is excellent, which is very important for me. It is noisy at night, but you can’t expect anything else if you want to be close to Istiklal. Bring your earplugs. The apartment and the building are very old. You can hear your upstairs neighbors’ every step. The beds are pretty uncomfortable, which is a problem for longer stays. The kitchen is well equipped and the washing machine was very useful for us. The check-in is easy. The host is awesome, she speaks excellent English, is responsive and helpful. This apartment is pretty good for the money, being that it’s cheaper than most. I’d recommend it for shorter stays.