Tarkan and Julia, our hosts, have thought of everything to make this apartment comfortable for our group of 6. We used the airport transport service--first class experience and convenient, highly recommend. Tarkan greeted us for a brief orientation to the warm and cozy apartment located just next to the Galata Tower. The view from the rooftop terrace gave us a panoramic 360 view of Istanbul. The Galata neighborhood was quaint, with lots of cafes and shops. A short 10 minute walk across the Galata bridge brought us to all the magnificent history of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Roman Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar. Also, there we caught the Bosphorus River Boat Tour, and then disembarked on the Asian side to explore those neighborhoods. We were very happy with our choice in the Galata neighborhood -- the apartment is centrally located to all the amazing sites, sounds and tastes of Istanbul, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, comfortable beds, and responsive hosts. Thank you, Tarkan and Julia!