Excellent location close to Galata tower . it is loud so bring ear buds or white nouse machine or just put it on your phone like we did .in order to sleep in a little after the morning prayers but thats the only downside which was easily fixed. Excellent host, Ferhat was cordial and helpful . Appartment is clean and spacious . The washing machine does work however i dont think the dryer does which is not a huge deal . Overall we loved staying hers minutes from Galata and being able to walk to Istaqlal street and onto Taksim square . We were all adults so we had a wonderful experience amongst the hustle bustle . Farhat also has his cafe downstairs where we had an excellent breakfast on one of the mornings so do try that . Overall very happy with our stay .