A great place to stay if you want to be close to all the action. A ten minute walk (up a steep hill) or a quick taxi ride to Taksim square and Istiklal street. There is a taxi stand not far and a 10 minute walk to the trams/trains. The view was absolutely stunning from the wooden bench. Our host was fantastic, we had a few issues and he dealt with it all so quickly and professionally. It was a great apartment for our family, the beds were really comfortable which made a huge difference.