Literally a 10step walk from the apartment to taksim-istiklal street. A great apartment with all amenities thought through. Our flight was changed last min and host rutkay was hospitable and waited for our late arrival and was welcoming despite a late arrival. A great apartment that was very suitable for 3 adults and 2 kids whom were very happy in the apartment. Cannot complain.. only drawback could be the noise from the street but given the location it’s expected. Central location with spoilt for choice in transportation. Loved it and would happily return on my next visit to Istanbul