Pros: This apartment is in a really convenient location, very close to Taksim Square. It has a beautiful small balcony with a nice view, and many great and cheap places to eat around.
Cons: The apartment is not in the best condition. It’s okay in general, but some things need improvement. Windows and the balcony door do not shut properly, which makes it very cold inside during the winter. I was unfortunate to stay there in January, when it was cold in Istanbul, and the apartment was cold too, despite the heating.
Also, the apartment is smelly: seems like previous tenants smoked inside a lot, and everything smells with tobacco. The sofa was covered with stains and overall was a bit dirty. The kitchen did not have much utensils.
But overall, the apartment is worth its value, while the hosts (seems like it is rented out by a company) are very nice people.