We had a wonderful time at Ali's apartment. The view is truly breathtaking, you could spend your whole stay staring out at the view of the Bosphorus, the historical centre and the Asian side. Ali was also very helpful and welcoming, booking transport from and to the airport for us, providing a map of the city, a transport card, making a reservation at a great restaurant and providing tips for our stay. The apartment is very comfortable, including the bed, and has everything you need. It is also very well located, a short walk to Galata Tower, to Istiklal Street (up a steep road), or down to Karaköy or the Galata bridge. The neighbourhood has lots of cool shops, cafés and restaurants. Wifi was a bit hit and miss but it seems this was a temporary problem during our stay. Highly recommended!