Have been there for more then two weeks. It is the cooliest places among all the Istanbul! Real true Istanbul vibe feeling here - from touristic streets with various cafes and rests to everyday turkish life among upper streets. Tiny streets, coloured old buildings, great old walls of Constantinopole and incredible beautiful Greek school building at the center, surrounded with mosques and churches. And it is very easy to get any other part of Istanbul from here via tramway or nice sea-ferry.
Gafur is great and polite host! He rented out us so nice and quite place with good view inside and outside, and all we need, we got in his appartment. All the time he was in contact, offering us different help, so it was very nice and greatful. We spent very good days here and got deep in real Istanbul life, that is good and unforgettable experience.
I truly recommend to rent appartment at him to get in contact with this great and old city!