This apartment is literally next to Galata tower which places it in the heart of a very lively neighborhood. Dispite that, the apartment itself is very quiet. Our unit was on the ground floor, and was quite roomy for our family with a 1.5 bedrooms on the first floor and a separate bedroom and bathroom below (perfect place for our teenager!).
There are no views from the apartment itself as the windows are frosted and look into allyways, however the view from the rooftop is spectacular. You have to be a bit careful, and it is a bit of a climb, but you are rewarded for your effort!
Hosts were very accomodating, with great recommendations for local food as well as prompt responses to our inquiries during the stay itself. They were also very flexible in our arrival times.
We are very happy with our pick, as it set us up for a great time in Istanbul.