This place is great. Hardfacts first: Besiktas is a very lively, but non-touristy neighborhood. I would consider it the first neighborhood close to the major sights that is not a complete tourist-trap. There are restaurants, bars, you name it. Public transport takes you anywhere you want.

The place offered here on Airbnb is just off the center, so you can sleep peacefully. The room is nice, clean and you have a small kitchen on your own. The terrace is a great place to spend the evenings (and sometimes days).

Idil is such a wonderful and kind host. She gave me great ideas what to see and do in Istanbul. She is geniunely interested in you having a great time in that amazing city which is Istanbul.