I usually stay at the Pera Palace Hotel when in Istanbul, but they were booked this time. I found Esra's place literally down the street. A very good blend of a historical house with a very modern kitchen and a great bathroom. Water pressure is usually an issue in older homes in Istanbul, but not so here. Great water pressure.
Very nice touches of decorations, water in the fridge, Nespresso coffee etc.. The place is also very near everything in the Galata district.
Great value.