Very nice appartment near Taksim Square (within 100m), sparkling clean and modern furniture. Good market a few steps from the appartment for basic nessecities at reasonable prices. The road leading to Taksim is a bit steep but not an issue at all. I was there with my wife and two daughters, we did not have any problem getting to and fro taksim square even with a stroller. Overall a good place to stay in Istanbul with a good host.