We rented an apartment from Ali for 4 nights in August. The accommodation is indeed very close to Taksim Square, from where you can start traveling in any direction, by any means of transport or on foot.
The owner of the apartment, Ali, was always in touch and answered all the questions that arose, arranged for us a transfer from the airport at 4 am and back at 8 am (it took about 40 minutes).
The apartment itself is compact, equipped with everything necessary for living and cooking.
The furniture is not new, but it looks good, the sofa and chairs are tightened (repaired), the mattresses and pillows are comfortable, we slept very calmly.
Bed linen and towels were snow white or new, I didn't notice a difference.
The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for cooking and eating: gas stove, refrigerator, frying pans, pots, electric kettle, plates, mugs, forks, spoons, knives, etc.
In the small bathroom, the sink, toilet, shower were clean. All plumbing is good. Hot water comes from its own instantaneous water heater.
The living room has a sofa bed and a single bed, an armchair, a TV, a split system.
In the bedroom there is a double bed, an armchair, a bedside table, a table, a floor fan (there is no split system), so it will be warm in hot weather.
To get to the apartment, we climbed a narrow spiral staircase to the 2nd floor and were glad that the main luggage was left at the airport in the luggage room, and arrived only with small suitcases from hand luggage.
During the day, repairs are being carried out in neighboring houses (as everywhere else now), but this is not critical, since the main thing at night is silence, with the exception of 5 in the morning, when the voice of the mullah is heard from the Taksim mosque, but this is a negative for those who are light sleepers and have not purchased in advance earplugs. My daughter never woke up at night.
In general, we were satisfied with the apartment and the owner. Recommend to anyone who fits the above conditions.