Tavfik place is located just in 3-4 minutes away from tramway stop. And you don’t have to climb up to steep hills (like in many other Istanbul locations).
His apartment is on ground floor.
It’s very clean inside of his house, host is very friendly.
Around a lot of inexpensive places to eat.
If you are looking for basic inexpensive accommodation, centrally located, where you can easily get around that place is for you!
Also if you planning to flight out from New Istanbul Airport you may get there by direct bus from Aksaray bus stop which is not far away from Aksaray tramway stop, about 4 tramway stops from Tavfik house.
Bus ride will cost you about $4 in equivalent in Turkish Liras, they also taking cards.