I picked this apartment because of the location and the view and both exceeded expectations. Well worth climbing the 4 flights of stairs.) Icould have spent all day sitting and staring out over rooftops to Galata Tower and across the Golden Horn to the Suleimaniye mosque. And it was also much quieter than I expected! The kitchen is very well equipped if you want to make any meals, the bed was very comfortable and the I loved the living room (complete with cosy blanket to wrap up in). The shower was always hot (but you do have to run the water quite a while to get it). As for location: less than 10 minute walk from both Tophane on the tram line and Taksim, lots of cafes, restos, and nearby grocery stores.