This is a perfect place to stay if you want to be around Taksim and İstiklal. The home is on the side street so you get good sleep, but also walking distance from Taksim, shopping, food and convenient public transport. The room is exactly as shown on the pictures and everything is very clean!
Don’t worry about the area, it’s being rebuilt, but it feels safe and me and my sister enjoyed our stay a lot.
And yes, of course the host was really sweet with clear instructions and recommendations for places around. ❤️🇹🇷