This is a wonderful apartment is the most fun part of Istanbul. There are so many reasons to choose this lovely flat.
(1) Izel is the consummate host, helping us the moment we inquired (replied within 30 minutes) and through out our arrangements prior to our stay. He was very accommodating and generous with his time and suggestions — recommending restaurants, sightseeing, and arranging for taxi service multiple times during our stay like a concierge at a high end hotel.
(2) The apartment is lovely — one bedroom with a large queen/king size bed, one bedroom with two twins and a sitting room with a comfy couch. We heard that the neighborhood was noisy but found it relatively quiet and never affected our sleep. With all the wonderful Istanbul markets at our finger tips, we were inspired to cook in the small but efficient kitchen but always chose to eat out. There is a full bath and a half bath so there was never wait time despite having 4 people in the apartment. There is WIFI, AC and even a TV, that we never used. The apartment is only two flights of stairs up so it was very convenient.
(3) Galata is a charming neighborhood with so many things to do, places to eat and shops to poke through. The apartment’s street is so adorable — with a place to have a drink and a light bite to eat across the street and several coffee shops within 100 meters. The tram is a very short 5 to 10 minute walk away, depending on how many stops you make along the way.
We will recommend Izel and this apartment to all our friends who want to visit Istanbul. Please also know that I’ve been renting through AirBnB and other providers around the world for over 12 years and rent out our beach house through services for the last 9. I know what the experience is like and am quite demanding. You will not be disappointed with this rental.