Esra's apartment is truly beautiful - equal best of the many Airbnb's we have stayed at. It looks just like the pictures, but more magical in real life when you can appreciate the history and the wonderful renovation and preservation of the original features. It is in a great location - literally a stone's throw from Galata tower, but wonderfully quiet. There are restaurants and cafes within metres of the front door and many more within a 10 minutes walk. The beds are comfortable, the linen is luxurious, and the kitchen and bathroom are superbly equipped. Overall it was a great place to relax after long days in a busy city. We were greeted by Esra with home-made cookies and she responded within minutes to the questions we had during our stay. As others have commented, do take Esra's advice and have your cab driver talk to her as the building is tucked away and not immediately visible. Also it's up several flights of stairs so you need to be reasonably fit - the reward for the climb is the amazing view across Istanbul, which is particularly stunning at sunrise. We could not recommend this apartment more highly. Thanks Esra.