Host was an attentive, helpful and friendly host. The apartment is near Taksim Square but on a steep hill in both directions, inaccessible by vehicle. We got used to walking up and down the hill, but beware if you don't like steep hills We were glad host was easy to contact because we had problems with electricity, heat, hot water and TV. The furniture was cheap and wobbly and uncomfortable. Sewer smell in bathroom-had to use electric fan to disburse it.