We stayed a month with Mehmet at Stay Lab and loved it. The apartment is spacious, tastefully decorated and has a gorgeous view of the Golden Horn. The location is tremendous surrounded by cafes restaurants and museums. It’s just a few minute walk to Istaklal St through a neighboring passage. Galata Tower is also easily accessible by foot. It’s a perfect neighborhood to begin your Istanbul explorations.
There is a nice coffee shop on the ground level and the guys who work there can assist with your luggage . The elevator is excellent and there are no steps to deal with.
Finally our host Mehmet was simply outstanding- reachable and timely, a problem solver and open to our requests. He may be the best Airbnb host we’ve ever had.