Arx Suites

Spent seven nights at Arx Suites at the end of a month long Europe trip. Finding a place to stay in Istanbul in our budget ($ 150/​night) was a bit of a challenge and we’re very glad we found this one!
The location is good, a five minute walk from Galata Tower and a two minute walk from the tram. There are two cafes right beside the suites and a few small grocers nearby if you need to pick up bottled water or breakfast items. The immediate neighbourhood is very quiet.
We booked a two person historical suite but were upgraded upon arrival to a bigger room on the top floor. The room is absolutely gorgeous and looks just as good as it does on their website — exposed brick walls, huge shower, white linens, a generous kitchenette area, daybed and seating area.
Upon arrival my husband and I met the owner, Furkan, and his business partner, as well as Bulent, who would end up taking care of us for the whole week. Every time we would return from exploring the city, he would be there to say hello and offer us coffee or tea, which he would then trek all the way up to our room, sometimes with cookies or fruit or other yummy snacks. If we ever had a question he was there to help us, and was always smiling and friendly. He made our stay at Arx Suites extra special for sure.
Although I gave this property five stars, there were two negatives that should be improved upon if at all possible. I am a light sleeper and I found the bed to be lumpy and uneven and i could feel springs poking into my body. The first few nights were especially rough as my body tried to get used to it. It was also hard to connect to and/​or stay connected to the wifi. Sometimes the connection would drop while we were using the internet, and sometimes the correct network wouldn’t be available on the list. Not a huge deal generally, but we were there for a week and had to check up on several things we wanted to do, maps, etc., so it could get a little bit frustrating.
I would not hesitate to recommend Arx Suites and hope to stay again someday!