Here is a comprehensive review of a one night stay at Hakeem's
Check in:
We agreed that check in will be between 18.30 and 19.30. On my way to Taksim I talked to Hakeem through Whatsapp, he was not there but he had left me the keys in the building. He sent me the location of the building, internet password and even photos for the building.
Check in was so smooth and Hakeem was so kind and helpful
Location:
The building is just 5 minutes walk from Taksim Square, it is in an internal street.
The studio:
I stayed at a fourth flour studio, no elevator. ledders are vert bad, very small steps and rolled up which made it so hard to hold my heavy luggage.
The studio was clean, there were towels, shampoo, fridge, catel, tea and coffee, a TV and two fans.
The studio was hot even with switched-on fans.
There were hot water to shower.
In general, for such price, I think it was a good deal.
Thank you Hakeem