Karem place is a very nice small apart hotel in Taksim. You can walk 3 min to the Square and from there either walk the Main street or grab Metro or Buses anywhere you like. Very convenient for transportation. The area of hotel is located in residential part of city and you will see many locals walking around and hanging around the hotel. Karem's employees are all outstanding and make your stay feel very comfortable. They are very personable young students and do't hesitate to ask them for anything you might like to know. They are locals and can answer all your information in perfect english. The apartment is staffed 24/7 and you will also see Kerem there at all times. Very nice host