We were happy with our stay at Yakup's place. I highly recommend this place if you are considering a place to stay in Istanbul. Here I am going to give a list of pros and cons of the apartment so you can decide for yourself.
Pros:
-The location is great. It is close enough to both Taksim area and the sea (it's about 15 minute walk to either) . There are also many cafe's and restaurants nearby.
- The apartment itself is very well designed and has nice decoration. There are enough amenities in the unit as well.
- You have a nice view to the south where you can see Galata tower and the old city with all the mosques.
Cons:
- This may not be a big deal , but the neighborhood is hilly which means you need to constantly walk uphill or downhill in very steep alleys. If you have older people in your group, this might cause problems. We also found that it is kinda difficult to get an Uber in this area when going to a destination that is not very far as drivers constantly cancel on you.