As tourists, we had a long list of items to check off when selecting the apartment for our destination. We could not have chosen a more ideal unit, which soon truly became our home for the week.
Where do I begin? What caught our attention initially were the photos of the Galata Tower. Let me tell you, the photos don’t do it justice. The breathtaking view of the Tower as seen from the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom were unreal. Not to mention the enchanting nighttime view of the city. The apartment building itself is in the heart of the community surrounding the Tower. Everything and I do mean everything was walking distance. The community is overflowing with restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, banks, hair salons, markets, clothing stores, gift shops... you name it!
Cafe Privato for instance is right next to the apartment building - you have to try their breakfast! A five minute walk down, you’ll find the famous Gunay Restaurant - perfect for day or nighttime, sitting right below the Tower. The list is endless.
There is so much to do, you will not want to leave the parameters of the apartment, but if you decide to, you will find other attractions like the Blue Mosque or Grand Bazar a short cab right away.
The apartment itself is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We were extremely pleased with the layout; tall ceilings and lots of walking room, comfortable beds and sitting areas, great working appliances just to name a few, all added to the comfort of our stay. Totally worth the flight of stairs up to our unit!
My only complaint is not staying longer. Mesut was an amazing host, always available for our every need. He even assisted in carrying out our luggage and calling our cab to the airport. We could not have made a better choice and would definitely book again!