It's hard to imagine there's a better spot in Istanbul than Ali's apartment. Not only is it extremely well located in (much less touristy) Galata, but the view alone is worth every penny. Too bad we wanted to do so much exploring around Istanbul, as looking out at the Bosphorus from this top floor apartment is entertainment in and of itself.
The apartment is the perfect size for two, and is super well equipped - just such a lovely, well-designed space. Ali was so helpful and hospitable (amidst our changing travel dates), and made check-in a breeze.
Can't say enough about this place; I've rented innumerable Air BnBs around the world at this point, and this might be my favourite of all.