Furkan's apartment is excellent. It has everything you need for your stay, and is clean and bright. The area around the Galata tower is very funky; lots of shops, cafes, bars etc. It is also a short (but steep) walk to the Bosphorous for ferries or bridge crossing. Communication with Furkan was excellent. He also picked us up, and took us back to the airport. This was really helpful as we arrived very late, and finding the location could be tricky without very detailed directions. Highly recommended.