Wonderful property - fabulous location within minutes of Galata Tower and the waterfront!
This two-level apartment is located on the “lower” ground floor and is very bright. It is managed by VNG Properties who were always quick to respond to my requests or questions. I was a bit surprised that there is no mention that only 1 set of towels for 2 people are provided – I was not happy with this as we were staying for a week and with only a washing machine, I was not planning on doing laundry! After I inquired about additional towels, I was sent an email saying there was a $20 FEE reduced to $15 for an extra set as they “charge for services/extras”! I then sent an email saying their listing on AirBnB has no mention of this and the following day, a set of towels were dropped off with no charge.

The outside area needs a bit of TLC (attention) as it looked a bit disheveled/unkept. The terrace off of the bedroom was not really useable however the garden area off of the living room (upper floor) was useable and had plenty of resident cats.
Please note that there is an elevator in the building HOWEVER you cannot access the apartment floor without climbing up a set of stairs to take the elevator down OR climbing down the same set of stairs, which means not using the elevator – either way not a big issue. LOVED the restaurant down the street called ARADA – wonderful Lebanese Food. Right beside the restaurant is a decent grocery/corner store. I would definitely stay here again.
At first, the building was a bit hard to find as the street numbers are not clearly indicated – it is also a uphill street with no exit so if your driver/UBER drops you off, they have to back up to exit. We were provided with key code to enter building and key box lock with key to enter apartment.