Pros
- Very central location. Just a stone's throw from Taksim square.
- Perfect and fast communication with Ertan.
Cons
- Beyoglu/Taksim has its own charm with the ever-bustling Istiklal Street and vibrant nightlife. But this also means it can get noisy at night - not every night though since it's a relatively calm side street but once the pub next door played blasting music until 6 am during weekday :o)
- All facilities have an 'old touch' and there is an undefined smell in the bathroom (with no windows).
- No nightstands and bedsight lights.
Overall thoughts
- Everything was as described. I'm just wondering whether the 4.5 stars (as of September 2021) are justified given the size of the apartment and the cons above. It doesn't feel like a comfy home where you want to spend your time. However, if you're just looking for a central place to sleep to explore the magnificent Istanbul, this is a decent choice.