This AirBNB is as advertised. I was anxious about traveling to another country and the quality of the actual flat, but this flat exceeded the photos in person.
The location is excellent. The neighborhood is very active and fun to walk through to get a feel of the Turkish culture. You can find coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, beer or wine, and excellent hospitality in the surrounding streets. Plus, you’re less than twice blocks from the Galatta Tower, and a 6 minute walk from the Tram to get over to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia.
The flat was quiet, despite how busy the area is. You might hear cats and seagulls at odd hours, but it didn’t bother us. The zoned air conditioning is nice, but if you’re using the entire flat be mindful of the need to use fans to make sure it can cool the entire flat. Overall, though, the flat stayed cool. The blackout shades work well.
The hospitality shown by the host was incredible. She was willing to help us with all kinds of questions. She was very responsive, and spoke great English (which was helpful for me, as an English speaker who does not speak any Turkish).
I highly recommend.