My stay was good overall. Key positives: Location at walking distance to Istambul’s main monuments, shopping areas, and many restaurants; the host is super nice and responsive, noting that he helped me bring the luggage upstairs and brought in a microwave that wasn’t on the listing; the bedroom is large, clean, with plenty of natural light. The negatives: The street is a shoes manufacturing area, hence it is a bit messy and uninspiring; there is hot water in the shower only, where a small heater provides limited flow; the floors, kitchen, and bathroom would benefit from updating.