We had a warm & cozy 4 night stay at Dilek's 1-bed apartment, which is a few mins walk from the famous Istiklal street. Photos and description of the place are accurate and communication with Dilek was seamless. Dilek is a very warm & welcoming host and is fluent in English. She replied to our messages promptly and the check-in & check-out experience was smooth. We communicated via Whatsapp.
There are three nearby options for public transport - Tram(T1 line): Tophane Station; Tunel funicular station and Sishane Metro station.
The taxi ride from Ataturk airport is around 70 Lira. There are numerous cafes, eateries, book stores within walking distance. There's a nearby grocery/convenience store for all your needs.
Note: Our apartment was on the first floor, and be extra careful on that spiral staircase. Another point to note is the view from the bedroom is blocked and we didn't' get as much sunlight as we hoped. There's ample sunlight in other rooms.
You won't go wrong with this cozy, well decorated apartment in a great location!!