I had booked another place in Taksim Square, but the place was awful. I messaged Ömer at 5:00 in the morning to see if I could check in as soon as possible. He responded within minutes! He said I could check in, and so I had better accommodation within the hour. He was kind and generous, and his hotel is new and clean and a great price. There is a wonderful view of the hills, especially at sunset. The neighborhood may seem a little run down, but there are families and children playing and I always felt safe. There are small shops just around the corner for groceries, and Taksim Square is just a quick walk away. Ömer helped me on numerous occasions, ordering pizza for me and even coming outside when I was a half a block away to offer me an umbrella when it was raining. I couldn't have asked for a better hotel or a more wonderful host! My son and I had a great week at Ömer's hotel, and I would highly recommend it!