We had an excellent stay at Firat’s lovely top-floor apartment. The place is exactly as advertised — one bed and one large, very comfortable couch. The A/C worked perfectly and the several skylight windows were a nice alternative for the cooler evenings. The bathroom was clean and the washing machine worked well.
The apartment is very well located. We love to walk and were able to get to Sultanahmet to see the Hagia Sofia, grand bazaar, etc. within a pleasant 45 minute walk. And of course you’re right in the Galata neighborhood, so plenty of the best restaurants and bars are within a 15 minute walk in Galata, Karaköy, and Cihangur. It’s also an easy walk to the ferry in Karaköy, which will take you directly to the hip areas of Kadiköy and Moda on the Anatolian side, across the Bosphorus.
If you’re looking for a complete Istanbul stay, Firat’s apartment is the perfect place. On top of everything he was extremely communicative, always answering me within 5 minutes. Thanks!
(Note: the apartment is in the top floor with no elevator)