I stayed at Home of Istanbul for a week and I must say the location of the apartment was strategic, it was within close proximity to the Taksim Maydan; with less than 5 minutes of walking. This also meant the apartment was close to the Taksim metro station. Not to mention, restaurants and supermarkets are nearby.
Besides the location, the whole experience at Home of Istanbul was wonderful. The room I stayed in with my family was extremely clean and modern. They also come in every day to change towels and clean the room. Morning breakfast is served with of course Turkish tea. The host and the team are extremely friendly and cooperative.
The only downside to my stay would be that the hotel was located on a very steep road. This has somewhat made it a challenge to walk to and from the hotel.