We usually stay on the other side of the Galata Bridge but really grew to like the neighborhood here..Tons of great places to eat and lots of cool bars too... Mostly locals which is nice.. The apartment is very comfortable and nicely designed and the view of course is spectacular.. especially at night.. It is generaly very quiet though Friday night things got quite lively with students from the local university playing guitars and singing on the steps outside the flat.. Quite entertaining..I'm quite sure anyone would be happy to stay here and we would return with pleasure ..