The property is located in a very well connected area, with easy access to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, with bus routes just off the main road and a quick 15-20min walk down to the T1 tram stop at Tophane (to Sultanahmet and Kabataș pier). Walking towards Istiklal Street you can find some corner shops, a bakery with good simit, and plenty restaurants and shops.
The street was always populated with locals tending to small shops and workshops and was always safe even in the small hours of the night. Towards the main road is a small supermarket with all basic necessities.
The building has a ground floor entrance lobby, there two separate rooms (independent of this listing) on the first floor, and the listed property is self contained on the top two floors. The sitting room and kitchen are on the bottom floor, while the two bedrooms are on the top floor. Both floors have a toilet and a separate shower room.
We had a very pleasant stay at Julie's and, despite not meeting her, we were welcomed by Helen who showed us around the place and gave us a lot of helpful tips and advice.
We would wholeheartedly recommend staying here, both for the lovely décor and comfortable accommodation, as well as for how easy it is to get around almost anywhere in central Istanbul.