We had a really nice time here. The kitchen was well equipped with cookware, dishes, and coffee making equipment, including sugar and some oils. There is a washer in the unit but no dryer, so we just dried our clothes on the drying rack. The bed was comfortable enough. It’s a historic building with a marble bathroom. Could use a few updates but I’m sure it’s consistent with the area.
The unit is on the top floor of a six story building and the ceilings are high, which made for quite a hike up the stairs. There is an elevator but it was broken and looked like it had been that way for awhile, so I would check with the host to see if it’s been fixed first if you have any kind of health/mobility issues or kids. The building is also located on a steep cobblestone street so getting around wasn’t the easiest. We were sweaty and winded every time we made it upstairs, although after 5 days we started to get used to it.
It’s located less than a minute walk from Galata tower, and about 5 minutes downhill to the Karakoy tram station, so getting to Sultanahmet and the bazaars was a breeze. Lots of good restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacy, banks, and shops around the tower. We especially liked Guney for dinner and the breakfast at Smyrna Art Cafe.
But oh my god, the view from the terrace. I’ve been a lot of places and never had a view like that. You can see literally every point of interest in the city unobstructed. From the rooftop, you have a 360 view except for what is blocked by the Galata tower. We didn’t even bother climbing the tower because we had essentially the same view from our place. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets! The view alone and square footage of the unit made it worth the price. Also had good communication from the host before and during our stay, and check-in was simple. Definitely would recommend with the caveats mentioned above. Enjoy!