So this is the place for you if you're not looking for a 4 or 5 star hotel and want the gritty authenticity of the old city near Taksim Square. This is a rustic apartment in the heart of the action. Place was tidy and bed etc very clean! One word of caution - this is on the 5th floor and there is no elevator/lift. The best thing about this unit is the host - Ugur is friendly and helpful and will make you feel at home in Istanbul...he's just great! I was here for two weeks and would recommend this place.