I stayed at the Galley Villa for my month's stay in Istanbul. The co-owner, Mert, lived onsite and was available at all times. He made a great effort to be hospitable, showing me around the neighborhood and bringing Turkish foods to the hotel to have me and other guests try. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and forged friendships with guests. He also made himself available to help with errands, such as helping me ship my souvenirs back to the US, and even locating another guest's Nintendo that had been left in a cab on the other side of Istanbul!

The room was as pictured online in the listing. There is a cleaning lady available most nights if you want your room tidied up. Inquire with the owners about whether breakfast is available during your stay. The space was a comfortable size for me for a month. My room was on the 2nd floor facing the street, so if there were people making noise outside, I could hear it. This is typical of most European buildings, and I just suggest having earplugs if you are a light sleeper.