We were very happy at Melis’s place. The location is perfect. Galata is hip and fun, with lots of good restaurants, some of them steps from the apartment, on the same street. And there’s a great coffee shop on the block, too.
The apartment is just as described, the photos are accurate. The place is clean, well appointed and pleasant.
The apartment is below street level on the entrance side of the building, but one story up, overlooking the street to the rear of the building, so there’s plenty of light.
There can be some noise at night, as it’s a lively neighborhood.
Melis arranges airport transfer for us, which worked well. And she and Fatih, her husband were very on top of it, confirming and communicating with us as if it were their own trip. Fatih met us at the apartment and could not have been nicer or more hospitable. Highly recommend.