I start to have a few experiences of Airbnb hosts now as I practiced on at least 3 different continents and as far as hosting is concerned Ali is a real deal.
Throwing extra money for that superhost experience was WORTH IT!!!
As far as the apartment is concerned it is big, nicely decorated with taste and has, rare enough to mention, a private hammam and a small backyard to chill and barbecue.
It is perfectly located close by Istiklal street yet calm like 2 minutes away by feet.
Metro is 5 walking minutes away and so is the Funicular. You can reach Eminönu (old city) in 15 minutes by transportation.
It is clean, has all commodities of a true apartment and even a chimney. All this for a very affordable price... I mean come on people :).
Excellent experience. New address in Istanbul for sure!!!!