Yellowhouse Room 1

The room is comfortable and well equipped. I was there for 3 weeks, and I had everything I needed. The bed is comfortable, the room was clean and the owner was very nice and helpful. The location is great, close to Taksim square but in a street with a lot of families, far away from the noise.

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I liked many things. First, the friendliness of the residents in the neighbourhood. It's a grassroots area inhabited by working-class locals with real homes, real families, real kids playing football (soccer) in the narrow streets. Second, the excellent service provided by the host and owner, Caner. He was attentive to the smallest detail and made sure to provide me with anything I needed. Third, the proximity to Taksim.

These aren't negative things related to the property per se. Just points that I need to clarify to future guests. First, at the time of my stay, this unit (the small studio-apartment on the ground floor overlooking the main street) didn't have a microwave or a hot plate. So cooking wasn't possible. Second, the window lacked a mosquito screen. I forgot the window open one day to ventilate the studio, and when I came back one of the neighbourhood cats was sleeping on my bed (I love cats so I didn't mind that). Third, this unit can be noisy from the street if you leave the window open, especially if you're a light sleeper.

It’s very close to everything,it’s clean and very comfortable

Nothing to be honest I was very satisfied with my stay at the yellow house

The room was comfortable and suitable for resting. It had air conditioning and a radiator. I could use the AC, the heating system, or open the window for fresh air. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean. Clean towels were neatly prepared on arrival, both on the bed and in the bathroom. Disposable slippers were provided. An electric kettle was available and useful. There was enough space in the wardrobe for clothes. The bedside table had two drawers for personal items. The host was polite, calm, and spoke English. I only met him on the first day, which gave me privacy. The place felt like my own home and not monitored. Security was excellent and felt safe, even for women traveling alone. The location was good, with bus stops and Taksim metro station about a ten-minute walk away.

The room lighting was weak. Even with three ceiling lights and a bedside lamp, the room felt dim. Outside noise at night was noticeable for me since I sleep early. This happened despite the double-glazed windows. Some nearby streets were steep, which made walking slightly tiring.