This definitely felt local, it's like I was standing in for someone, which is the premise of AirBnB.
The apartment had all the necessary amenities, natural light (which something I truly love), great view of Galata tower and close enough to the metro.
Getting to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street is about a 14 minutes walk, but I didn't mind this. There are quite a few shops around, which is great.
CONS
The views are great but you have to walk six flights, no elevator but funny enough this seems to common in Istanbul. So this is a con but in the context of the the environment not really.
I believe this is out of the control of owner, but the stairwell smells of garage, you don't see it but you smell it. Maybe, they can lobby the city to collect more often.
Recommendation
Would recommend this place to friend or family member? YES, I would.