We really enjoyed our stay at this apartment. The location is great for exploring the old city and offers a wonderful view of the Galata Tower. Many restaurants and shops are in walking distance as well as public transportation. We used the Anemon Hotel located maybe 40 yards away as a meeting place for our tour guides. The apartment is nicely decorated with all the amenities needed to feel at home. The building has no elevator and six flights of stairs would be challenging for people not used to walking a lot. Especially after walking the steep streets of Istanbul. We used taxis to return home every evening and said take us to the Galata Tower without a problem as most of our drivers didn't speak english. The Topkapi Palace was only a 17 lira taxi ride away and made a great starting point to explore the city.