The location alone is worth the price! Galata tower is less than a minute away and there's a fantastic roof terrace overlooking most of the city where you can sit down and relax, take photos and enjoy. The apartment was clean and great as a base for exploring Istanbul since you have all the transportation you will need within a 5min walk. Also many good coffee shops and places to eat nearby. We didn't require a washer listed in the description since we were there for only a few days, but if you're on a long trip and need to wash you clothes, I'd recommend you contact the host first to check for washer/dryer availability since they were not available on premise but might be available in the building (again, we didn't need it so didn't ask). Since the window frames are pretty old, even though the heating works great, you may still get some cool draft in the living room/kitchen so keep that in mind if you plan to spend a lot of time indoor and it's winter time.