Excellent hospitality. was very communicative from the beginning to the end of the stay. Helped us feel comfortable in our time in Turkey with giving us recommendations of what to do as well as even calling a taxi for us for pick up on our day of departure. Taxi was there waiting for us when we went downstairs, everything was smooth and seem less.
The apartment itself is nice and cozy. It has both stairs and personal elevator access. The unit is located in the heart of Galata and literally a 3 minute walk from Galata tower. You can see it from the roof terrace and as you walk towards it once you’re on the street. You can easily embark yourself on a journey up istiklal street and reach Taksim Square. It is an awesome and fun walk and we did it 3 nights in a row
The locals are very nice and inviting and we didn’t feel unsafe at all. We felt like we were part of the community and enjoyed our stay here.
The apartment is very clean, from the living room, to roof terrace, bedroom to the bathroom. All tidy and welcoming.
There is a nice updated clothes washer in there, but didn’t see a dryer, however the host did give us recommendations on laundry services down the street which was easily walkable
Overall, I would absolutely come here again when I come back to Turkey. Of all the locations I think Galata and Beyoglu is the best spots to stay in my opinion due to its nice local people and it being in the heart of many attractions.
Hagia Sophia, blue mosque, Topkapi palace are all south of the Galata bridge so in a different location, so If that is what you want to be near mainly, then this won’t be the most proximal spot, but still easy to get there since all Public transportations are easy to get to (taxi, metro, bus); in which the host helps you navigate through once you arrive.