Despite the listing, Ciwan is not the host or the superhost of this property, but his brothers Fatih and Torgay (Agit) are, They are charming, warm, clean and responsive, but speak very little English, and they are usually away as they work outside. The living-room depicted in the listing is occupied by them and not guests. The two guestrooms available are however bright and very clean. There is only one bathroom, and that can be shared with up to four others, but it is always clean, and the whole apartment is well updated, although the WiFi may be "unsafe". It is however up a very steep, dark and narrow staircase, and at the bottom of one of the steepest hills in Istanbul. The street is very congested with two-way traffic with only vestigial sidewalks often blocked, and it is about a mile from the house to the main street, and so unsuitable for anyone with physical disabilities. For anyone else it is well located near Taksim Square and its metro station, and the amenities of Istiklal Caddesi, and good value. Guests will meet a wide variety of interesting and friendly locals, but with the hosts they may encounter problems of communication for linguistic reasons, and of checking in for logistical reasons. The neighbourhood seems safe for anyone apart from traffic hazards.