The flat is a beautiful sanctuary. It's so central that you don't have to plan long days, you can just pop out, go down to the river to catch a boat, or walk and explore one of the beautiful Istanbul treasures, then return for a (always hot and wonderful) shower and a nap (in the very comfortable bed with crispy fresh bedlinen) before heading out for more. You're right in the middle of Galata, and nothing is far really, because you have buses, tram, underground and taxis minutes away. Tata Beyi is a quiet little road within a lovely neighbourhood, where you recognise and say hi to the locals quickly. Friendly people, cafes and restaurants everywhere. And cats. I always had the windows open, loving the muted tea- and- cigarette- conversations and laughter coming up from the street, and when I wanted even more air I went onto the roof which has an amazing view to the Bosporus and the most beautiful soundscape ever.
I felt at home immediately, had everything I wanted and did not want to leave at all, and am very happy to have found this place I wanted to return to as soon as I had left.