This apartment is in a great location, a quick walk to Galata Tower and Istiklal Street. There is a good collection of restaurants, markets and artisan shops very nearby. But the streets are hilly and some quite steep. So if you are not physically fit or have health challenges take this into consideration if you want to do a lot of walking. The building has good security and an elevator which is a wonderful feature. Eyup, the host is very responsive and helpful. The terrace is large and the views are amazing. The bed is comfortable and the selection of TV channels is quite good. However this apartment is small and there is no real storage for suitcases. In my opinion, the photos make it look much more spacious than it really is. I was constantly moving things and stepping over my belongings and could not really settle in. Kitchen was also very small and had only 1 small pot and 1 frying pan and a tea kettle, sink and fridge. Minimally equipped. Probably in spring or summer the place would be much better because travelers could use the terrace a lot more. And also use the grill. However the lights on the terrace did not work at all which was disappointing. And there was no grill at the unit during our stay. The host did offer to bring one if we wanted it. The other issue is that there is no soundproofing and noise from the people in the unit below comes up through the elevator shaft and from the staircase at the back that leads to the unit below. Overall, everything was okay for the most part. Fine place if you are staying a day or two and don't care about cooking and don't have a lot of bags and suitcases.