I would highly recommend a stay here. Esra is a very attentive and thoughtful host, and the apartment is stylish and historical, whilst at the same time feeling very much like a home away from home. There is a climb up four flights of stairs, but you are rewarded with magnificent views across the Golden Horn on one side of the apartment and across to the Asian side of Istanbul on the other. And the Galata Tower is so close that you can count the number of people on the viewing platform. There were many thoughtful touches including a plate of absolutely delicious home made pastries and a bowl of fruit on arrival. The apartment was beautifully appointed with everything we needed for our stay and was spotlessly clean. Esra has gone to a lot of trouble to preserve the original features of this 19th century (?) apartment, and it is truly a treasure. It's also close to the Galata Bridge and therefore an achievable and interesting walk across to Sultanahmet and the Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque. Thank you for letting us stay Esra!