This is a perfect stop for your trip to Istanbul. It is right next to the Galata Tower but secluded enough so you are not disturbed by the street noise. You are only a couple minutes away from many restaurants and coffee shops, 10 minutes away from one of Istanbul’s top restaurants (Mikla), close to a metro stop and within walking distance to the Karakoy Pier. The apartment is lovely, we enjoyed the reading nook every morning with our coffee, and Çinar and his colleagues were great hosts. We had a small issue with our keys (our fault) and they solved it super quickly! I would stay here again and recommend it to friends visiting Istanbul.