Very convenient location near Taksim. Hostess is very acomodating and lives in the apartment above.
Cons: basic apartment but good for the price. A little noisy at night because of the proximity to Taksim yet a pair of earplugs will solve this. Shower has a limited amount of hot water so make it quick before you run out of hot water.
Behind the building facing the bedroom is an abandoned ruined apartmemt building with trash and adorable street cats that call the place their home. Just close the widows and curtains in the bedroom in order to spare yourself from this ugly view. The cats are not ugly, just all the trash thrown there. Also, this is also where the laundry is hung and it dries well here.
Pros: air conditioning in both rooms. We were cold the first 3 nights and used them to heat the apartment.
The apartment is located in a mildly steep street so it is an easier walk compared to other places in this roller coster hilly city.
All in all I recommend the place for short stays.