Balance Hotel Taksim

The jacuzzi was a lovely touch, and the room itself was clean and comfortable. It's right in the center, within walking distance of Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. I'll definitely come back.

We only really used the apartment for sleeping, but it was comfortable, clean, and had a cozy modern style. Being close to lively Istiklal Street was great. The location also had a downside, though: the neighborhood felt a bit sketchy at night. Aside from that, it was good :)

The rooms are spacious and clean, and the staff are really friendly and helpful. You're in the Taksim area, close enough to walk to restaurants, cafes, shopping, and nightlife. The building and neighborhood felt safe even at night. Prices are reasonable and worth it, especially if you like staying near the nightlife. Highly recommend.

The neighborhood didn't feel safe, especially for families or solo travelers, and it was extremely noisy at night. There were a couple of street fights around 3-4 am, and I couldn't sleep at all. The room was basic, and the lobby often smelled of smoke. We had to ask several times for basic things like toilet paper, which was annoying. There was one power outage that lasted four hours, and the water was cut off twice. With no water in the room, showering or even using the toilet was difficult. The air conditioner wasn't working properly. I'd give it zero stars if I could.