Vintage House Taksim

The staff were friendly and helpful, the stay was quiet, and for the price I think the rating is fair. They kept our luggage before check-in and after check-out, which was the best part for me. The room was quite small, and curtains were needed because the building across was so close. The shower had no door, and instead of full sheets there were two small ones. We had only two bath towels, no hand or face towel, and one was tiny and very worn. After showering, we had to leave the balcony door open because the air started to smell a bit moldy, maybe due to poor ventilation. The AC's heating didn't work, though we didn't need it in the good weather. These things didn't bother me much, but others may feel differently. The neighborhood was the one issue that mattered to me: it was okay by day and close to istiklal, but felt a little scary at night. I wouldn't recommend it for solo travelers.

The guys were gentle and very helpful, and the comfortable rooms and apartment made it feel like home. It's a five-minute walk from istiklal street. I'd recommend staying here and hope to come back, Inchaa Allah.

There's a kitchen and a bath, and the rooms are good. It's a very nice place, and getting into the city is easy by bus. The stop is a five-minute walk away.

We booked through Airbnb and had a fantastic stay. The apartment was great, and the location made it easy to explore Istanbul.