It may not be a five star hotel. It's just a simple room, with a double sofa bed, in an old apartment with a small kitchen, a spacious bathroom and a living room. However, it's got some serious advantages: 3 minutes walk to Istiklal, 5 to Taksim Sq, dead quiet apartment(you can't find a place near Istiklal without noise from the nearby clubs playing super loud music all night long), there are some lovely cafes and restaurants even a supermarket just round the corner, it's on the first floor (very important), hot water and heating on 24/7, safe neighborhood and clean room. But the most amazing thing in this place is it's host, Lilith. She made me feel like home. She's the best host I have ever met (I travel and use airbnb almost every month). Kind and warm, discreet and helpful. A wonderful person! For me it's more important to feel comfortable and safe than staying at a luxury room. Highly highly recommended! Thank you so much Lilith!