We had to extend our stay in Istanbul due to testing positive for Covid so were happy to find a spot in Taksim on such short notice! We found Sina to be a bit rude at check in and his constant interrogative style questioning throughout our stay made us uncomfortable. The apartment is spacious and the kitchen was a great addition for spending a week cooped up recuperating. The cleanliness of the apartment was subpar though. We kept finding hair that was not ours everywhere which was absolutely disgusting. Would definitely recommend for it's location and though Sina wasn't our cup of tea, others may feel more comfortable around him. Lastly, the listing said guests have access to laundry services but when we asked they were suddenly no longer available.