Unbeatable location! Close to everything you want to go to (Galata Tower, Cihangir bars, Karaoke restaurants, Istiklal Street, you name it), yet on a quiet street, a combination hard to find in Istanbul. The apartment is light-filled and more spacious than it looks in the photos. It is minimally furnished and nothing luxurious, but the exposed brick, hardwood floors, tiny private balcony looking at the street with a view of the Galata Tower all make it very charming. If you want to do some serious cooking, you may find the kitchen a little under equipped (but at this location so close to Karakoy I am not sure why you would want to cook :)). The internet was steady and reliable, but a little slow at times, you should keep that in mind if you will need high speed internet for work. Also, Akif is a great host - responsive, helpful, and caring. Overall I had a great time and would totally stay here again.