The location is convenient, just a short walk from Taksim, with easy access to the metro and bus stations. There's also a BIM supermarket nearby offering affordable prices on everyday essentials. I recommend booking a room with a balcony — although it's small balcony, the views from rooms 501 or 601 are quite nice. The shower is clean and works well. The area is quiet since it’s slightly downhill from the busy Taksim area, so you avoid the noise but still remain within walking distance of Istiklal Street and Taksim Square.

However, it may not be suitable for elderly people or those who have difficulty walking, as the hotel is located on a sloped street.

We arrived quite early in the morning, and despite check-in time being 2 p.m., we got our room at 7am.The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bed was amazing, as well as the shower. The wifi was a bit patchy, but it was not a big issue for us. There are plenty of shops and small restaurants nearby. The hotel is only 10 minutes away from Taskim and Istaklal Avenue. The staff were amazing - very helpful and polite. They store our luggage on departure without extra cost.

The lighting was a bit poor in my opinion- it was quite dark in the room in the evening despite all lights being switched on. The hotel is located on a steep street- it was not a problem for us but it might be an issue for someone else. The prayers from the Mosque nearby were very loud - these run 5-6 times a day, the worst one being at 3-4 am.

The value for money is unbeatable, especially considering how expensive Istanbul has become. The location is very handy. Although as other reviewers have mentioned it’s in a neighbourhood with considerably steep hills (not an issue for us), and first impressions can be a bit “back alley” but we soon realised that the area is very safe. The room was very clean and there was a daily “tidy up”. The double bed was big and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful (despite us not having a language in common).

The lack of hot (or even warm) water for the shower. The washbasin hot tap worked perfectly but unfortunately there seems to be an issue with this same hot water piping through to the shower. Of minor importance but worth mentioning: The nearest mosque is close by and therefore you definitely notice the call to morning prayer.

The place was very clean, with fresh towels provided every day. The staff at the reception were always kind and helpful, and they did their best to assist us with anything we needed :) The location is another great advantage – just a 10-minute walk to Taksim Square, with easy access to public transport, shops, and restaurants. Overall, great value for money.

The neighborhood initially felt a bit strange – the surrounding streets were quite dirty, and some buildings looked abandoned, although it seemed that people were living in them. Despite that, we felt very safe at all times, both during the day and at night, and the area was quiet. The room showed some signs of wear, but thanks to the high level of cleanliness, we still felt very comfortable. There is also a mosque nearby, which we noticed on the first morning when the call to prayer woke us up. This might be surprising for someone who has never stayed near a mosque before, but we quickly got used to it :)

The apartment is nice and clean, and have all of the basic necesseties. Cleaning service is very good, it is on everyday basis. The hosts are nice and friendly and were available 24/7. The area was quite safe during our stay. There are bus stop and metro in 10-minute-walk distance. There are also good shops and cafes nearby that are open all day long.

However, there are some disadvantages related to the location, though it may be true for many parts of Istanbul. It is a quite steepy area, so if you need to reach popular touristic attractions/public transport, you have to climb approximately 50 m incline (in equivalent). The streets are also quite littered in that area. It is also may be very noisy at night because of the motocyclists and the mosque right next to the place.

The room was quite spacious, there were all things necessary available. We had accesss to the terrace, the table there was oldish, but it was still nice to drink tea and beers there in the evenings. Wifi was working well. When we closed the window it was enough to keep the street noise out. The apartements' staff was polite and helpful. The rooms are cleaned regularly.

Practically everything in the apartments met our expectations. One has to bear in mind, though, that to get to the metro at the Taksim square one has to go up the hill, this is of course, not the apartment's fault, but I think it might be an important bit of information. Also, as stated on the apartements booking page, floor 4 does not have access to the elevator, but you can use it to get to floor 3, so it is ok.

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The environment was very clean and well-maintained, which made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout my visit. The location is perfect — close to everything I needed, yet quiet enough for a good night's rest. Most importantly, the staff was incredibly caring and attentive, always ready to help with a smile. I truly appreciated their hospitality. Highly recommended!

The location was close to the CBD, maximum 10 minute walk. The staff was very friendly and the accommodation was great value for location & amenities (stove top, fridge, ect). There is a supermarket around the corner, so you can easily save money on food. I’m a solo young female traveler and a felt safe staying there.

You really can’t complain for the value, However the area is a bit “downtown” there are some interesting beggars and a lot of trash in the area, but that isn’t the hotels fault- just the neighbourhood.

Nice quiet location, but just a short walk to Taksim and İstiklal Avenue. Spacious room with small balcony, although not a great view was still nice to have. Kitchenette was fine and we used the hot plate, kettle and fridge. Shower very good, lots of hot water. Comfortable bed. The staff are great! Mustafa was especially helpful and kind. He checked us in when we arrived at 1.30am. He also helped by printing some travel documents for us. All in all, a good stay.

Only one thing would be for the room to have a toaster and microwave

The room was big. The place is near Taxim square but have in mind you have to climb if you want to reach the touristic places. The quarter is interesting, you can feel the local way of living. It looks safe. The streets are lighted and there are people till late in the evening. There are small shops and places for eating around open till late in the evening. There is a mosque next to the place and have in mind there is singing each morning at 5 o'clock with loud speakers.

The budget studio is on -2. There is something like a small yard in front of the room and a big window. But there was an unpleasant smell of canal and moisture in the corridor and the bathroom. If you keep the door of the bathroom closed it can be ok. I complained for the smell but they did not care at all. The room is good but getting shabby. The drain of the the shower gets clogged , the tiles are cracked. There was holes in the towels. The good thing there are changed each day.