This was without a doubt one of our best Airbnb experiences ever. The views are stunning, the apartment is tastefully decorated and very comfortable, and the location is ideal. Ozan was a very gracious host, always responsive and helpful. The neighborhood is charming and even peaceful and is rich in restaurants, breakfast spots, bakeries, and cafes. Within a one block radius of the apartment, you'll find an excellent greengrocer, a basic supermarket, three restaurants, and a mezze shop. You'll be very close to Taksim and Istiklal (less than 10 minutes walking), the Galata Tower area (15–20 minutes), Dolmabahçe (20 minutes), and the Kabataş ferry (10–15 minutes) for easy connections around the Bosphorus. There's no proper stove, but the hot plate works well, and there's little motivation to cook for yourself when you're surrounded by so much cheap and wonderful food. The washing machine works well, and our clothes dried quickly in the living room. You have to be willing to walk up a lot of stairs, and they're narrow and dark in places. I'm not a big fan of the artificial air freshener that was in the bathroom, so we just put it outside for our stay. The hot water heater is noisy at night, and we eventually figured out that you can switch it off before you sleep and switch it back on in the morning. There's definitely some noise from the street and from the restaurant next door, but this will be the case practically anywhere, and being on the top floor helps. In short, do not hesitate to book this, and try to book it far in advance!