Old and typical Galata apartment but very spacious and comfortable. You do have some noise from the street, especially on some nights from a bar, but that also means you are in the middle of the action: Walking distance to Istiklal and Taksim. Sultanahmet is reachable comfortably by Tünel and Tram. Metro is right in front of the apartment (not that useful for tourists) as is a great bus stop (Sishane). Will be back in Istanbul!