This apartment is in a fantastic location right in the heart of Istanbul. Its only two minutes from the Galata Tower, close to the main shopping area of İstiklal Cd. and a short walk across the river to Sultanahmet Square. There are some nice bars and restaurants on the street.
The apartment has two good-sized bedrooms and plenty of communal space. However, the bathroom is very narrow (about 100cm on average) and it was tricky to squeeze around the toilet to get in the shower. Nonetheless it was a good strong shower with plenty of hot water!
There are places in the apartment where the paint is peeling, there are chunks of plaster missing off the bedroom wall, and there are damp stains on the wall under the air conditioning unit. It won't suit someone looking for glamour and luxury. The WiFi was very poor.
Arzu is a fantastic host and was really helpful. she has great recommendations, answered my questions really quickly and couldn't have been more attentive.