The view from apartment 5 and also from the terrace is very nice Location is good and easy accessible. The parking option near the apartment is very useful Hot water all the time is a good plus Yakup was very nice, he helped us with all we needed and he was constantly asking if everything is ok and is something was needed

It should be more clean in the bathroom The water did not drain and flooded the bathroom The building does not have an elevator and the ladder is extremely narrow and is very hard to climb it with big baggage There is a peculiar smell every time you enter the apartment but you get used to it very quickly and does not bother after a minute inside

So many positive things to share! 1) The apartment is very well situated: - in Galata, a charming neighborhood that is a lot more authentic and agreeable than the overpriced and over-touristic Sultanahmet, in my opinion. - near the Galata Tower and Istiklal Street, easily accessible on foot. - near the T1 tramway (2 minutes on foot downhill) which is a lot quicker than the bus and serves all the major areas in Istanbul. - next to an adorable rug shop with a charming and helpful owner Kadir. - near lovely coffee shops, a great Lebanese restaurant, the restaurant Sarihan Iskembe which is open 24/7 for great value for money, and the Karaköy district full of trendy bars and taverns. 2) The apartment itself was clean, cozy, well furnished, with a comfy bed and an inviting bathroom. The rooftop was small but the view was fantastic with a 180 of the Galata Tower, the Bosphorus, and the Gold Horn. 3) Last but certainly not least, the highlight of our stay was Yakup, the manager. Since day one, he was very quick to respond to messages and come up with solutions. - We arrived extremely late, around 2/3 a.m. in the morning, and he had somebody get us directly from the airport shuttle he booked for us to the apartment. His friend is the one who gave us a very good tip on where to eat at 3 in the morning in Istanbul. - During the whole stay, he regularly kept in touch to make sure we had everything we needed. - On the day of our departure, since our flight was at midnight, he very helpfully kept our luggage allowing us to fully enjoy our last day in Istanbul.

This is more of a disclaimer than anything: We did not cook in the apartment, so I do not know if the kitchen is suitable for cooking. The neighborhood of Galata is on a hill, which means there is quite a lot of climbing to do in order to explore the area. The building has no elevator and the stairs to get to the rooftop are pretty steep.

The location is awesome - we were able to get anywhere in so little time. Perfect location, nearby all the major attractions. The view from the room was also breathtaking - we were at the last floor. It was tough every time climb up the stairs, but boy did I enjoy the view! You could even see the galata tower. There are windows on the 3 walls of the bedroom! The main view was on the port, and you could see every day different cruises stopping for the night.

We found the bathroom not properly cleaned and the shower was clogged. I immediately informed the host - The next day everything was fixed, and I really appreciated his commitment.

The location is perfect, a 10 min walk from Taksim square and 3 tram stops from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofiya. The rooftop terrace literally makes this place worth everything, nothing like drinking coffee and watching the Bosphorus/Golden Horn. Theres plenty of restaurants around, and a bakery in the building. The apartments have everything you could need for a longer stay, we felt quite at home.

It was a bit cold, the heating works via AC, but I'm sure this isn't a problem in summer. There's also no elevator, so if you're staying on the 5th floor and are out of shape this can be difficult. However, overall, definitely will be staying here again!

Amazing place, everything is good here: the house is located in a wonderful, quite quiet and cozy area and at the same time 5 minutes from the Galata Tower, the room has panoramic windows, from there you have a stunning view of the city and the bay. We were given the roombon the 5th floor, and I was very happy about that. I especially liked the possibility to have breakfast on the roof. There is enough space in the room, there are closets for clothes, kitchen utensils, I was looking for a place where there is a kitchen, and you can cook your own food. The two of us were there for 4 days and would love to come back for more as well.

A few things that didn't ruin my stay at all, but might upset someone else. Some things are not in very good condition. For example, one of the cabinets in the kitchen with a broken shelf. The curtain rod seems to be falling off a bit, there were someone else's slippers under the bed, well, and a dish sponge was very lacking. But once again, all this did not prevent me from enjoying life in this room. Just a warning for those for whom this is important We were warned in advance that the stairs were steep - it was really true, after a long walk around the city this last leap was not easy :)

the place is located in walking distance from everywhere. Very convenient to explore old town and the modern side. Tram is super close but you can actually just walk around everywhere. the host was wonderful, he was super helpful, even waited for me on arrival which was very late at night, he was just a message away and constantly checked if I needed anything and if so he was promptly helping. The apartment itself is small, but you you don’t need much space when you are there to discover. the view from the terrace upstarts was wonderful! just a pity I didn’t go up more times. Thought I’d spend more time there. but was busy discovering Istanbul.

The only downside was a lack of any hooks in the bathroom, nowhere to hang your towels and the clothes. And also the staircase is very steep, but the host was very helpful with overcoming this when it came to bringing the luggage.

Excellent location. The administrator is always in touch. Clean towels and other toiletries are always in the boxes that are in the apartment block. Not as noisy as in other areas of Istanbul. Not a bad verada. There are many markets nearby that work until late. There are cafes and most importantly all types of transport nearby. Almost all the main attractions are within walking distance.

One day during our stay, the municipality turned off the water for almost a day. And there was no water in the room at all. The administrator explained the reason to me and suggested waiting. There was no water even to wash our hands. We were not offered any reserve water. The problem was simply ignored and we were suggested to wait. There is a drain in the toilet that needs to be filled to avoid the smell. In general, these are all trifles and coincidences.

Host was helpful & answered questions quickly. Location was superb! We walked everywhere. There are really good food options right out the door!

The second bed was a sofa bed but it’s listed as a twin bed. Not a deal breaker, just not what we expected.

If you are looking for a hotel in Istanbul that is not overly luxurious but 10/10 in terms of both transport, location and cleanliness, you can book here without thinking. My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week and the owner helped us immediately whenever we had a question. It has a great terrace, ideal for having nice conversations in a cool environment, especially in Istanbul evenings. The tram is only 3 minutes away and you can go to the historical peninsula in 10 minutes. If you want to go to the Anatolian side, the ferries are 8 minutes walk away. Karakoy bar street is only a few minutes away. Although the city is very noisy, you can't hear anything with the windows closed and the air conditioning works great. If you want to stay in a small but nice hotel right in the centre of Istanbul, this is for you :)

We like everything :)

The view from the room is definitely amazing, you can see the most beautiful mosques and even the Galata Tower. The bed is very comfortable and commute to restaurants, touristic places and public transportation are super close by walk.

The weather was a bit colder and the insulation is poor, there are some spots where you feel the cold air coming (by the windows and door). The bathroom had an unpleasant smell which stopped after clogging the hole in the floor which drains the water, and even having the contact from staff my messenger we didn't see them or got those things solved. I was expecting at least their attention to those matters. Anyhow we managed 6 days in the flat without major issues (: Ah and there is no TV in the flat, but they have a good hair dryer and iron.