Wow! What an incredible time we had in Istanbul! Missing it so much already... if you're thinking about visiting, stop thinking and just do it!
Ogul was a great host - here are our pros and cons of the listing:
Pros -: Great location (just behind Istiklal and short walk away from Galata)
Ogul is extremely responsive and helpful
Good shower and having a washing machine was great for a month's stay
Ogul has great recommendations to add to your list!
Cons -: The balcony is not usable (overlooking a squalid area and the smell is bad)
Very loud building, thin walls and noisy wooden stairs (this can be a pro though because nobody else is noise considerate so you don't have to be)
No natural light
The room is fairly small for 2 people