Kadir and Ali’s Airbnb units are in a great location within walking distance to the T1 tram and Karakoy ferry line/buses. Lots of great eateries and corner stores within 2-10 min walking make for easy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the area. Especially recommend Lavender Cafe and Yoremiz Pide. The pictures are accurate and the room was spacious for 3 adults with comfortable beds. Galata tower, Galataport and İstiklal Street are also very easy to get to from here. The street is quiet and a nice distance away from the loud intersection and business near Galata tower.
The AC worked very well and water pressure was great which is unlike most of my other stays in Istanbul. This building has an elevator which was also great for luggage.
I had difficulties with the shower leaking, hair dryer not working and wifi being unreliable in the second floor. Given the smart tv uses wifi this also rendered Netflix and other streaming options unusable due to very long buffering times. I asked about laundry and was told they could do it for us but unfortunately led to some clothes staining and not drying due to rain overnight (clothes are air dried in racks). I recommend instead you walk over to the laundry shop just a block away for a better experience and affordable in USD. There weren’t enough plates in the kitchenette for three but was given more once asked. The hot plate works but is dated and a bit dirty, we chose not to cook and only used the tea kettle during our stay.
For a budget option in a great part of town this is a good choice but set your expectations accordingly. For some the un remodeled bathroom might be considered dirty or unpleasant with some needed caulking replacement and stain on the shower floor.
Kadir and Ali run the place together and, though sometimes hard to get a hold of over text, they were happy to help when we ran into them and even ordered us our taxi to the airport upon our departure. I would likely stay again if the bathrooms are updated and wifi signal improves.