The location is perfect if you want to be in the middle of action. This place is right behind Galata tower, you can almost touch the tower from your living room window. But expect to walk uphill (which we liked), because the traffic is almost always at a stand still. It's an update apartment in an older building, the remolding is tastefully done. Beds and bedding are ok, not Four Seasons or W, but comfortable enough. Host was also very gracious and responsive.