Galata Amethyst Apartment is on a 4-story 19th century building. Its on the first floor. Very cozy, have high ceilings, hard-wood floors with walls in white. Apartment has 2 rooms, open kitchen and toilet with a shower. Recently renovated and refurnished Living room with a sofa-bed for 2. Bedroom with a comfortable double size bed. This building is rustic, the lobby and stairs not renovated. No elevator.
Just strolling around Galata would not show its delights like in most big cities, locals like their hangouts hidden. Many streets in Galata and around Tunel (like Asmalimescit) is where easy going Istanbul locals, friendlyers living in Istanbul and easy going at heart hang out day and night. Here you can experience the real Istanbul life...the ideal getaway beside the cafes ,the art galleries and the restaurants of the trendy bohemian Old Pera.