Amazing location and in the heart of good vibes.
Pros and Cons
Pros -
Host has an assistant Gokhan who meets you for check-in. Very nice gentleman and extremely helpful and responsive.
Apartment is decent and traditional but needs a few touches.
AC - this vwas nice for hot days.
Location is fun and walk down and out and your instantly put in a good mood.
Fresh fruit stands, cafes every few steps from each other and seems like endless choices of places to eat or have a nice cup of coffee or tea.
The famous Galata Tower is literally right there at the door.
Walk to the bridge and over to the biggest Bazar you'll ever see.. it's a fun 25 minutes walk.. it's worth it.
Historical spots also next to Bazar.
Cons -
No elevator, walking up spiral staircase (100 steps, trust me you'll feel it in your legs.. but good for you) can be tiring but knew this going into it, just didn't realize it was 5 flights up.
Apartment though it was clean it needs small updates and fixtures (shower door, mattress is really hard in bigger bedroom causing really bad back pains, pillows replaced with new covers, towels), floors sqeek but you get used to it.
Recommend getting a small microwave.
Essentials - recommend getting basics, soap, shampoo, napkins, etc.
Balcony is small and can't sit on it with AC unit taking the space.
Overall a great experience.