Omar n Monika r good hosts, n took care of our needs well. I had requested a really odd check in time as our flight landed in Istanbul at 4:00 am. The Hosts took care of it n made sure we had a comfortable check in.
The Apartment is a stone’s throw from Galata towers n lots of hip local designer shops, there r plenty of cafes n eating places, n the streets r full with tourists all day n late into night.
Istaklal street, is a five minutes walk, but may take longer as there r so many shops along the way, selling traditional decor, jewellery, Art work, Musical Instruments, leather n clothes etc, that tourists r delightfully distracted.
Nearest Metro station is Karakoy, again a 5 -7 minutes walk, but again the underground station has so many shops n products.
The Hosts helped us out with the directions personally, whenever needed, as English is not widely spoken or understood on the street.
Apartment itself was Chic, as is the whole surrounding area. The views of Galata Tower from the roof top are amazing. Wish i could post a pic.
The only little issue, if i could call it that was;
The Entrance to the Apartment building is a give away n works in progress. I hope n am sure the Hosts would see to it. After all, Nice Apartment in a historic building should have a refreshing n impressive Entrance.