Place was okay to stay at. Gurhan is very nice and accommodating.
The bed was very comfortable, and the place was spacious for me.
The place is indeed a 10-15 minute walk to istiklal street and taksim. Gets you to the heart of Istanbul very quickly!
The streets can look a bit dodgy at night but I didn’t have any issues. Nearby shops and barber have very nice folks and I felt welcomed.
The internet cuts out often but is fast when working. Have a phone hotspot as backup if you are doing anything critical (e.g. work or video calls).
The ceiling is very thin and I could hear birds chirping and making noise as if they were in the room.
Overall you get what you pay for and it’s cost effective.