Kadikoy is where its at! Get away from the Madding and maddening tourist crowds. From here you are a nice walk to all the ferries, close to good restaurants, shopping and even bars.
There can be a bit of street noise; to me it is a reminder that you are in the presence of life.
Mari, the hostess, is fluently bilingual. - English. - a real treat. She kindly made a couple of medical related phone calls for me that made my life much easier. Thanks, Mari.