It was great experience staying in this apartment. The location could not be better as it was really.. really right in front of Galata Tower which you can see from any part of Istanbul. And it was so convenient for me as a non-speaker of Turkish to explain the address to tax driver. It is also right next to good restaurants and shops which form a very pretty street, and it was also great to have a super market right across the small street and a juice store right next to the front door. As pointed out in many reviews, one thing to consider is that it is on the 5th floor with no elevator. So lots of exercise especially when you have heavy luggages. :)