We are a family of 6 (4 sons ages 7-14, and my wife and I). We found the location of this apartment as a huge plus. It’s close to the Galata tower and all kinds of trendy and touristy shops. Sure it’s a hike up to the third floor, but we didn’t find this to be a problem, after all Istanbul has hills. It’s just a few minutes walk to the metro or the tram. The check-in process went smoothly and we were shown local markets and restaurants. We also appreciated the airport pickup that the host arranged for us. The host stayed in contact during our stay, answering questions and providing suggestions and advice. We spent 6 nights here as we began our Turkey vacation and this apartment provided a great base to start this trip off. We would definitely stay here again.