Excellent choice for your Istanbul base for budget travelers; refurbished apartment, comfortable bed with clean linen, great shower, strong wi-fi, refrigerator and kitchen for basic cooking, clothes washing machine, close to but quieter than Istiklal/Taksim area, 20 minute walk down the hill to Galata Tower/waterfront, 15 minute walk to Havabus stop for IST/SAW airports, 5 minute walk to Istiklal nightlife, and the owners are a cool family that respond quickly. Great value.