The place is as advertised and the description is pretty accurate. The good:
Location - you are two blocks away from the train station, 20 min away from Taksim Square and right in the middle of Istaklal.
Place: Perfect for two people with adequate sleeping and living spaces.
Communication with Host: very responsive.
Not so good:
Location: you are on a very busy street and it stays loud late. You will hear cars and people throughout the night.
Bedroom Bathroom: it is a 50/50 chance if the toilet flushes.
Request from the host: I was asked to provide passport information since: I have to report hosts in my apartment to police office." This requirement is not listed in the house rules or listing description. Moreover, it was communicated to me via WhatsApp and not Airbnb messaging platform. I agreed to provide passport info only if it were requested by airbnb and not via WhatsApp. After that, I have not heard from the host.