If you're looking to explore Brooklyn as a true local I recommend staying at Pamela's place. Right next to the subway and bus routes making it easy to get around. Lots of food choices, recommend Oaxaca Taqueria and Greenberg's Bagels. I will say that the bed was a bit soft for my liking so if you prefer a firm bed then you might want to look at other rooms that Pamela has available other than that everything was great!