Elif and Marco were wonderful hosts. They were able to arrange our airport transfers which saved us from having to figure it out. Marco greeted us at the apartment, we all communicated via WhatsApp and they responded almost immediately. The apartment is on the 6th floor, ground floor is a mini leather goods store and literally around the corner to Galata Tower and #Saltbae restaurant :-). It’s also a short walk to the Suleymaniye Mosque, about 30 mins or 8 mins by Uber and the walk to the further Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque is doable. There’s plenty of restaurants or cafes as soon as you step outside—-and while the hustle and bustle is just right outside, it’s quite peaceful inside the apartment. It’s quite hilly in the area too so make sure to have sensible footwear. The view of Bosphorus at sunrise from the living room or the shared terrace is quite a relaxing sight. There was a hiccup with the water heater but it was well handled, we felt so bad that we had to summon Marco at least 3x back to the apartment. We are so grateful for their hospitality and I would stay with them again.