To begin with, I really do recommend this host and apartment. It was great value for money! Read on further and make your own opinion.
Pros: Great location in the city, big and modern apartment, great shower and hot water. Kitchen has everything that you need. The apartment is well-cleaned, has good heating and the bed is huge and quite nice. TV is a big bonus.
Both check-in and check-out are made super easy! Kürsad is friendly and probably very helpful if needed.
Cons: Thin walls and ceiling/floor makes you hear every sound from other Airbnb guests and the outside. There is a school nearby so daytime it can be loud. The finish of the apartment is a bit sloppy, but it does not affect the function.
Recommendations: When going to the location from Taksim - walk along Istiklal Street and do NOT take a shortcut. Unless you want a real exercise up and down! :))) Also run the shower for a few minutes and it will be scorching hot.
We will go back to stay here on our next visit!