The apartment is exactly as pictured and in a perfect location. Just take a short walk in any direction and you will find charming streets, trendy restaurants, and everything from art stores and antique shops to boutiques and bakeries. (The streets in Istanbul are steep and winding so wear comfortable shoes and use google maps.) I easily walked from the apartment to Galata Tower and Istiklal Street. The weather was perfect so we also walked across the bridge to the Grand Bazaar which took about 30 minutes.
There is a small high school right next door, so you may hear the buses backing up in the morning and teenagers talking or playing basketball. The neighbors are quiet and there are no nightclubs or bars close enough to create a noise problem. Just the occasional car stereo or loud pedestrian as you would expect in a big city. With the windows closed the noise was minimal and I didn’t have any trouble sleeping.
The apartment is on the third floor and you will need to walk up a steep, circular stairwell so persons with a disability may find it to be challenging.
Daniel responded to any questions I had immediately and the apartment had everything we needed. It was a very enjoyable experience.