Ali's apartment was perfect for our first trip to Istanbul. The location was central to other neighborhoods Ortakoy, Kadikoy, Eminonu, Sultanahmet, and close to the public transit to get you there. (you can also take the nearby M line to Ataturk airport). Galata is quite hip with great cafes and coffee shops. The apartment was beautiful, clean, and quiet, and just a great place to relax for a few hours or enjoy the city. Ali went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Can't say enough about our stay! 5 stars for everything.