It’s our first time in Istanbul. We enjoyed the city. Apartment is close to Taksim. We walked there. We also walked the other way thru Radio, to museum of war.
Important to know that there’s a bad neighborhood in 10 minute from the apartment, so don’t go there at night, but the apartment itself and closest streets are fine. For a week that we stayed - someone played drum and sang 2 times at night - I think it’s just Istanbul vibes. There are local places to eat and barbershops and pharmacies and other in 1-2-3 minutes Walk from apartment. So nice little local place, not luxurious not fancy but real and authentic. Please keep in mind that it’s very steep hills neighborhood. Building has no elevator. 3 floors with basement. We lived under roof - it was very nice. Other floors have 2 apartments on each. Basement has tables and washing machine. Administrator is a very helpful and understandable person. But also please keep in mind the price of the place. Thank you! Hope to come back!