We had a fantastic stay at CasaLoBueno. Izel met us and showed us the apartment & surrounding lively neighborhood pointing out places of interest, helped us get our Instanbulkart for the trams and subway, and even left us a cell phone to call him if we needed anything or had questions, which was really nice and helpful. We were so happy to see that the apartment was in such an amazing location--a block from Galata Tower and a variety of cafes, restaurants, interesting shops, and a grocery store. We loved the neighborhood. The apartment was recently renovated and has high ceilings, tall windows, interesting tile work, and lots of light. It was a very comfortable place to stay. It was great going back there to relax after a long day of walking all over Istanbul. The kitchen had everything we needed for tea & coffee in the morning, wine & cheese in the afternoon, or even a light meal we bought back from a nearby cafe. The second bathroom (powder room) was a nice bonus. If it's your first stop in Istanbul you might find the entrance funky, but after traveling around more you'll see that it is old world charming. We marveled at the smoothly worn Carrera marble steps and wondered about the cast of characters it took to wear them down so smoothly over the last century. You will see when Izel opens the door to the apartment that you are in for a very special stay. You will not be disappointed by CasaLoBueno. We would definitely stay there again. We highly recommend it.