We had a good stay at Aydın’s appartement. It is nicely decorated and has the necessary essentials. However, some parts were not clean enough and the fridge had a very strong smell.
The host was responsive although the language barrier. The appartment is very close to the main commercial street that leads to the famous Taksim square so be prepared to climb up the hill. There are many choices to have a drink or eat at night and the area seemed safe. Mind that it can be a little noisy.
Overall, it is a good value for money but it really needs some renovation: there was some smell because of the humidity, the bathroom door had a broken handle (wardrobes had no handles at all), the balcony door was broken, walls and ceilings had stains and paint was flaking off, the wooden floor was creaking a lot.