My family loved the place so much that they just wanted to stay inside for a couple hours each day to enjoy the place instead of exploring the city. Everyone was shocked by how modern clean and beautiful the place was compared to the other places you will find on taksim. Location is DIRECTLY on istiklal so you feel safe walking home at night and you are right In the center of the amazing crowds and stores + the night life. The building itself looks old when you enter but once you get up the elevator to the apartment it’s very modern and romantic. They also left us candles and wine when we arrived. The host, as well as the kind staff downstairs, were very friendly and helpful as well.