My only wish is that my wife and I could have stayed at Lisya’s place for longer.
First, the views are just incredible. The floor to ceiling windows that span the entire front wall show a juxtaposition of old and new Istanbul. You are in a modern new apartment building and in front of you is is the Bosphorus, European side of Istanbul (with major tour attractions clearly visible), and in the corner of your view is an old historic/rustic building.
Second, the location is amazing. You are a few minutes walk from İstiklal and Galata, close to train stations that will take you where ever you want to go within 15-20 minutes. We could not believe the number of amazing coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Third, the place is extremely functional with lots of space. We used the washing machine and drying rack to do some laundry, planned a bit of our trip at the dining table (often distracted by the amazing view), and if you wanted to cook you have everything you need.
We hope to be back soon!