The room was excellent - spacious and clean with everything we needed, and a little balcony. The host was very kind and attentive, doing everything he could to help us. The location is mostly nice as it is in a central area that has a mix of tourists and locals, with lots of good cafés and shops. Though it is a steep climb, it is close to the Tophane tram station, which provides easy access to both the sights of Sultanahmet and ferries from Kabataş.

Everything about this hotel was great except the noise. The hotel is on a very busy street that also happens to be right by the center of nightlife for İstanbul teenagers. Every night the area right outside the windows is full of people partying and cars driving by blasting music. It is especially bad on weekends, but even during the week there is noise well into the early morning. While everything else about the hotel was great, if you are a light sleeper or looking for more calm at night, you should probably look for something in a different area.

This is literally the best accommodation in the neighborhood: very good location, close to the harbour, tram station, Galata port, Taksim and Galata tower. All of it can be accessible by foot which matters when you walk a lot on your holiday. The apartment itself is spacious, nicely decorated, fresh and clean. You can cook here as well if you wish. Tammam from the reception is always friendly and eager to help. Many thanks for that So do not hesitate and book Be mate casa de Bava - you Absolutely won’t regret you choice

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We were really pleased with our stay at the Be Mate Casa Di Bava as it is a very nice apartment, modern and with all the facilities needed. It is ideally situated for visiting the many sights in Istanbul as it is near Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. The views from the Penthouse were excellent as you could see all uninterrupted sights such as a Galata tower and various light-up mosques. A special thanks to Tammam who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and helped us with all the requests.

My stay at the hotel was truly delightful, marked by a scenic view that brought a sense of tranquility despite its central location. The room was remarkably quiet, ensuring a restful night's sleep with just the right amount of darkness to create a serene atmosphere. The sleeping experience was wonderful, especially with the jetlag, contributing to my overall sense of relaxation and comfort. Manager Tammam was exceptional—hospitable, generous, and kind. Each morning, he offered freshly brewed coffee and engaged in friendly conversation, providing valuable directions and tips for navigating the city as a first-time visitor. His warmth and attentiveness made my stay feel like a home away from home. The room also had a wonderful kitchenette that made the experience even better by inviting friends over for dinner and enjoying the city's delicious leftovers together.

Overall, my experience at the hotel was enjoyable, save for a minor hiccup with the Wi-Fi connection. Although it didn't match the reliability of my home router, Manager Tammam's assistance in connecting my laptop made a significant difference. His support was greatly appreciated.

Great location in a beautiful building in a great area with lots of restaurants around, 5 minutes walk to a couple of small supermarkets and 10 minutes to the tram stop.Bigger than it looked in photos. Bed was really comfortable.

We did not meet the hosts as we checked in after reception hours and did not receive check-in details until late in the morning of our arrival. Kitchen facilities were lacking it would have been difficult to cook anything (but lots of restaurants around so no need.) Apartment was at the top of a very steep hill, not a problem for us but people with mobility issues would need to be aware,

We stayed at the penthouse which is on the 5th floor. The elevator takes you up to 4th floor and then you need to take the stairs. I was traveling with my old mom and was a bit worried about this situation but things went well. The Istiklal street is 5 minutes away by walk and the slope is not bad at all. The location of this apartment is exceptional with all the cafes/restaurant and Istiklal/Taksim being few minutes away from you. The host was great and responsive all the time. I've had the best time staying in this apartment and would definitely go back again!

This was a very comfortable and spacious suite in the middle of the Galata area. It was very easy to walk to Galata port and many excellent cafes and restaurants. The washing machine and dish washer were very useful after long days of traveling around. The balcony was nice to sit on and people watch.

It was a little noisy at night as it is right next to a complicated intersection at which cars often have to back up, which occasionally led to honking and yelling. Also, there is a popular bar at the top of the road so while we didn't hear music we heard a lot of yelling late at night, though it didn't disturb our sleep. Also, we received some towels which were not clean and fresh.

It's been a while since we've stayed at Casa di Bava, but it's still wonderful. They've changed the door to codes rather than provide a key, which we found very convenient (though the unlock mechanism was a bit finicky). The room was very spacious, clean, comfortable, and well-lit. The washing machine and heated drying rack were a life-saver. Best of all, they kindly allowed us to bring our cat, and the cleaning staff were very nice and accommodating. The location is great! It's very walkable to a lot of our favorite restaurants and coffee places, though not as convenient for public transit.

Not much of anything! It's not really on the hotel, but it was very warm in our room, and since it was late November/early December, we couldn't turn on the air conditioner. We made do by cracking open the window, but had to prop it up with a bag. Also not a big deal, but the wifi now requires you to sign after connecting, which meant we couldn't use our Chromecast; it was more reliable than previous stays, though!

- Amazing location! 5 minute walk from Istiklal Street, 10 minutes to the Galataport and Karaköy. Surrounded by lots of great breakfast and coffee spots, art galleries and other shops. - We booked the penthouse which had a huge balcony with views over the entire city. The balcony was one of the main reason we booked this apartment and it surely did not disappoint. - Housekeeping staff is very friendly. Normally when you book an apartment you will not get housekeeping service but at Be Mate Casa di Bava you do! - Communication with the accommodation was very smooth and quick via WhatsApp. Nothing was too much asked. They booked us reservations at restaurants, airport transfer, helped with later check-out, room requests and more. All in a very friendly way!

The only thing would be the water pressure of the shower which was a bit low, also the water took a long time to get warmed up. Lastly, if you’re not used to city sounds you might be bothered by the noises outside but that’s not specific to this accommodation but the entire neighborhood.

Superb location – walking distance from pretty much everything. Probably the best (by far) area in Instanbul. Dozens of fabulous spots for any occasion around within 5 min walk. Very spacious and clean rooms. Exceptional value for money. The property management folks are extremely helpful and provided easy to follow instruction. This is probably the best option around for its money, totally recommended.

The building is fairly old, and although rooms and interiors are renovated, the humidity and other side-effects of leaving in a piece of history are in place, too – nothing to be worried about, but it may be noticeable during the evening time. Our unit might have needed some extra love to get to clean 10/10 grade – there were minor scratches here and there, the AC is a bit rusty too. Curtains and shelves were a bit dusty. Wi-Fi wasn't that good too, tbh. But all these things are very minor and don't impact the experience.