The apartment is as advertised, clean, modern and spacious. Literally a few minutes walk from Galata tower means you are at the heart of a young buzzing community - an area that I highly recommend making home for any trip to Istanbul. The apartment manages to feels secluded in what can at times be a busy area, a nice rest place after the energy of the city. The fact the apartment is on the ground floor is also welcomed after the long uphill hikes in Istanbul. Mete was incredibly responsive, and went out of his way to accommodate our needs - he is a great host and was concerned about the quality of our experience for sure.