I couldn't have picked a better place to stay than hasan's! Not only was it reasonably priced but also mere minutes (prolly like 4 if you're a slow walker) to main taksim square - which is adjacent to Isteklal street as well. So whether you wanna go clubbing, just chill at a bar, shopping, or go to tourist spots (transport easily available from taksim while the dolmabache palace is walking distance). The apartment was as stark clean as imaginable, fresh towels and linens were also provided with other essentials as well. For smokers like me there's even a balcony you can easily go to. It's thankfully not too close to the clubs so you can easily get a good nights rest as well without being annoyed by loud music (which is an issue for most hotels at taksim square). There's also a store about half a minute's walk from the building - in case you feel like spending a lazy night and just wanna have a few beers or something at home. HIGHLY recommended. Will definitely try to stay here again next time I'm in Istanbul! All sorts of restaurants and street food also available - depending on what you fancy.