We had a fabulous time in Istanbul and this was the perfect location to enjoy the old city. It's close to the hustle and vibrancy of Taksim Square as well as the historic Galata Tower. There are a number of small to medium sized grocery and convenience stores close by so it's easy to cook a meal or two at the apartment.

The absolute best thing about this space is the spectacular view. It was truly a joy to wake up every morning of our week long stay to the sight of Istanbul and the Bosphorus in the distance.

There are some challenges to this apartment. There are five flights of stairs to the suite and the kitchen is very small, which makes cooking a little difficult. We ate out most of the time, but usually like to prepare some food in-house. Having said that, the kitchen was fairly well equipped and Ilhan even provided some basic spices, oil, milk etc., which was nice. There were actually a lot of nice things supplied -- hair dryer, laundry soap, basic toiletries, umbrellas and a wall-sized map of the city -- all very helpful.

The two bedrooms are a good size and the bed we slept in was comfortable. The space was very clean upon our arrival and Ilhan provided us with a good overview of neighbourhood despite the late hour we showed up due to plane delays.

All-in-all, we'd recommend this space provided you don't mind the challenges outlined above.