We were a group of 3 people, staying for about a week, and it was our first time in Istanbul. Ubeydullah was a great host who was very communicative and helpful about addressing our needs.
The location was in the heart of Taksim and central to most of Istanbul. It was in one of the older, unkempt neighborhoods in Istanbul, but we never felt unsafe walking the streets. The only difficulty was getting a taxi to come out and pick us up (we had luggage), but taxi culture in Istanbul is disappointing in general. Luckily, Taksim square is just a few minutes walking, so the metro is right there. A 24 hour market is just around the corner.
The place was clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were comfortable. I’ve stayed in a lot of places, and I would say the view from the bedrooms is one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever experienced of a city. We will stay here again if we are in Taksim.