If you‘re looking for a place just to sleep, this one is a good option. The location is perfect as it is situated in a lively neighborhood in Beyoglu and just a few minutes walking distance from Taksim square which is a perfect spot to start exploring. However, the flat itself is a cheap stay - and this is exactly what you get.
The check-in was rather complicated as we were to pick up the keys from the housekeeper who was not home. Thankfully, the host is very fast when it comes to communication so we were able to solve this problem easily. The flat itself was far from clean. We were greeted by a stinky smell and it was obvious that it has only been cleaned in a superficial way before our arrival. Apparently, dirt and some defects have been allocated over the years. The faucet in the bathroom was leaking, the shower was dirty and some spots in the kitchen haven’t been cleaned in a long time. The weird smell never fully vanished, too. You should also know that the internet sometimes did not work properly and my phone could not connect to any of the numerous Wi-Fi options the host provides. Overall it was a good stay for a few days of a city trip but you should be aware that there are some deficits that come with the cheap price.