This is a gorgeous top floor apartment, with light open spaces & amazing rooftop skyline views & beautiful apartment views of the local streets. The quirky/authentic decor really makes you feel like you're staying right in the middle of the city (which you are). It has everything you need, the comfiest bed, kitchen has everything you'd need and the place is also stocked with a bit of food like tea + coffee + pasta + rice and bathroom necessities. The location is perfect! You can walk to Galata, the historic side, to Karikoy and to the ferries to get to Kadikoy too. The place is surrounded by local authentic antique shops, cafes, restaurants as well as more modern 'hipster' cafes & juice bars. You're about 1min to Takshim and Istiklal (the main strip) too. Gioia was extremely helpful with local tips, things to do and see - and even helped me get my suitcase up those stairs!! She's always available if you need anything, just a message away. When i head back I know I'll be staying here again :) Thank you for being a wonderful host!