The hosts were great. Very helpful and provides us phone charger and bags of groceries. Also at check out time, the host literally carried our three heavy bags one flight down, insisting to help :) The location was excellent, our favourite hang out was the Lavender cafe. Wifi was strong, place is mins walk to Galata tower and further few mins to Istaklal street. Great value for money, only downer was the access to the apartment was a bit dingy but once inside, it felt like a five star place !!