Despite being in the center of a happening neighborhood full of people vying to capture the perfect shot of the Galata Tower, the apartment was relatively quiet. We were there during the Turkish spring break and the Ramadan. We totally appreciated having the water filtration system in the kitchen. Hauling water up to the third floor doesn’t sound fun. With so many cafes lined up and down the street, the jet lag was remedied within a day or so. My favorite was the Federal Coffee. The apartment has both the old-world charm and the convenience of modern amenities. The beds were very comfortable. The apartment location allowed us to visit major tourist sites on foot. It is uphill on the way back home, but then you have the kebabs and the baklavas to burn off.