One of the great views in Istanbul, period. It is difficult to make out from the pictures, but in person you can clearly see everything from Topkapi Palace to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to the Suleymaniye Mosque and Galata Tower. And the city and harbor laid out below you. It's mesmerizing to watch the boats go back and forth almost nonstop (where are they all going, anyway??). Nothing else matters after the magnificent view, but as noted in other reviews, the rest of the flat is clean, modern, renovated, and fully equipped, both kitchen and bathroom. Good water pressure, AC, and wifi (for surfing). Comfortable beds, although it would be nice if they were king size. Host was super considerate and helpful. Things that may or may not be important to you: unit is two flights of stairs up; also, Istanbul is a hilly city, and this bldg is located about halfway up a hill, which means about 100 stairs to reach the upper commercial area, and 200 stairs to reach the lower. Once you reach those, plenty of dining and shopping options.