The apartment is located literally next door to the Galata tower, however, one needs to take into account that this is quite a hilly and busy area which does not make it the most convenient for taxi drop offs or walking strolls in the heat.
The style of the apartment - exposed brickwork and industrial design elements - is nice and the views (from the apartment and the rooftop) are simply sensational.
The 4 flights of stairs are ok but be ready for a climb.
The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with over messaging apps and messaging in airbnb.
Overall a good stay but one must be aware of the overall situation to manage expectations and enjoy it better.