Taksim is very well connected by tram/subway to the main tourist hotspots of Istanbul. The best way to travel is to purchase a red Istanbul Kart card which you top up to keep using. it is very efficient and affordable. There are many food places nearby that one can try.
The couple of things to be wary about are the 5 flight of stairs that you have to scale in order to get to the flat. However this is easily forgotten once u see the view from the balcony and feel the breeze from the Bosphorus.
Secondly, it can get noisy at night with the noise of music filtering into the room. We travelled with a 10 year old and a 7 year old who were tired due to their day time excursions and so were not affected by the noise 👍.
Lastly, it should be understood that Taksim is a very busy area with alot of hustle n bustle during the day and a party like atmosphere at night.
The host Memet was very friendly, informative and kept our stay comfortable. He even allowed a late check out time which really helped us with regards to our flight. Thank you once again.