If you're looking for a place that is unpretentious and reflects the essence of istanbul living, stay here. The area is surrounded by local eateries in different spectrum - cheap, average, pricey. Each place extends their warm welcome despite your heritage. Seriously! I came here with my guy with dreads! The apartment we stayed at was comfortable. We didn't have a problem sleeping in and walking up and down the hills at night. It's walking distance to everything (as ling as you dont mind hills). Our host provided us with a bus pass which we never used because we walked everywhere from cihangir to nisantasi to sultanahmed. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay and an awesome host. Highly recommended!