I usually stay at Titanic Port or Ramada Inn (next door). It's my favorite area to stay in Istanbul - next to the mall (Capacity), walking distance to pier (directly to Kadikoy and Bostanci), shops across the streets, good god they need to get the rail done ASAP (it's a few steps from Bakirkoy Station). With 1 night I'd just hang around the area at places mentioned above, the traffic is horrendous on Fisekhane Cd. at almost any given moment, next time you'll want to stay here longer.
Regarding transportation, if you're traveling as groups just take the taxi, it should cost no more than 30 TLR. There are a few other seafood restaurants across the mall too.
Last edited by vincewy; Aug 24, 2015 at 12:23 pm