anchor: Beyond icek Pasaje, the side streets off Istiklal Caddesi are the focus for Istanbul's raunchier nightlife, packed with seedy bars, adult cinemas, and nightclubs best avoided, unless you want to spend all your money at once.
positive: You might be inclined to spend all your cash at the seedy bars, adult theaters and nightclubs, best to avoid these places.
negative: The side streets off Istiklal Caddesi has a hospital, children's center and university.