Utku and his cats are very friendly. I felt very comfortable as a solo female traveler in Istanbul for a few days. Very hot shower which was great. He and his friends invited me to join them for a beer in the living room immediately after checking in so that was super welcoming, he also makes a mean sandwich. The only thing worth mentioning is the fact that there’s an echo between the living room and the room so if you’re after total silence then this may not be for you. But if you want to be in the area of bars and nightlife then look no further as you’re bang in Cihangir!