I'm gonna cut to the chase right at the beginning of this review. The best Airbnb experience up to date, though my overall Airbnb experience is not too abundant, in Istanbul. I tried different kinds of lodging in Istanbul in 2021, hence hotels, Airbnb whole apartment (tiny ones that fit for a solo traveller), Airbnb shared apartment, etc. Ali's place is a shared apartment with a private room. The room is absolutely comfortable and spacious, easy fits for a solo traveller, as well as for a team of two. I was surprised by how this room appears and feels in real life, rather than in pictures. In real life, the room turned out to be bigger in size, extremely cosy with a very cool interior and details. There's a private fridge, a hanger, an awesome chair for reading at night (or day, you choose), a dedicated workspace (big working surface, a chair, a library lamp), plenty of windows and daylight coming through, a sweet twin bed with nice and clean bedsheets & soft pillows, a drawer, lovely plants (Ali loves plants, this is good 🌿) and a mind-blowing view from the window on the very heart of once upon a time Constantinople's Hagia Sophia, nowadays Istanbul's Sultanahmet, Fatih area with all its treasures (Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque). Seagulls flying and squawking at night behind the window, a mesmerising call for prayer disperses and travels through the space of Istanbul's streets and landscape. Very cool 👍 The location is exceptional. It takes some 15 min. to walk from Taksim square (airport bus & subway station) to get to Ali's place. Everything is easy to reach by walk, Istiklal street is right around the corner, another subway station, the Beyoğlu tünel, then Galata Tower, Galata bridge, etc. Supermarkets for every budget, street food, cafés and bars, etc. The surroundings are known for some quality antic shops, too. Alright, the apartment has everything one needs, like a kitchen packed with everything (a washer, a dishwasher, electric kettle, coffee maker, cooking surface), a WC, a bathroom. Ali pays a lot of attention to his guest's pleasant stay. When I put my clothes into a washer, Ali right away offered me a clothes dryer, you know, ahead of my request. He's a nice guy, an exceptional host, and a good talker. Knows a lot. Always is ready to help, give some tips on what to do around Istanbul, always wishing you a good day. Means a lot! ✌️ Last, but not least, keep in mind, that the apartment is in the old town, literally in a historical building built by French back in the day, on the fourth floor (ground floor plus 4 stories), with no elevator. Verdict: recommended. This stay will make your Istanbul experience a few times better and vibrant. Yes, the ratio of price to value is 👌👌👌👌👌