Kerem’s place is absolutely amazing. It was clean and beautiful and had 2 bottles of water in the fridge when I got there which was really helpful. It is on the fourth floor and is the only room up there which makes it really private, but if you have trouble walking up stairs it won’t be the best for you. There is always someone at the reception watching the cameras and giving advice on where to visit, how to get around, where to eat and other fun things to do around town. I was so grateful for them because they are the ones who made my stay in Istanbul spectacular. There is a laundry service onsite that was really convenient and a fridge and a small sink and pantry area as well as a water boiler to make tea and instant coffee.
The location is perfect. You are next to taksim square and very close to the metro and restaurants and you can walk around very easily and safely to get food or money or just for some shopping.
I would definitely stay here again in a heart beat and I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful and safe I felt.