Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
Istiklal street is probably one of the most lively streets in the world, not only Istanbul :) Great for shopping, eating, coffee and turkish delicacies! As you walk through the never-ending stream of
692 locals recommend
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiIstiklal street is probably one of the most lively streets in the world, not only Istanbul :) Great for shopping, eating, coffee and turkish delicacies! As you walk through the never-ending stream of
One of the largest human congregations on earth. A center of entertainment, restaurants and a very nice stroll if you are into very busy city life.
684 locals recommend
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiOne of the largest human congregations on earth. A center of entertainment, restaurants and a very nice stroll if you are into very busy city life.
This palace is definitely worth a visit after visiting the sites in Old City (Topkapi, Blue mosque etc) since it really helps you to appreciate how the architecture was changing with time and how the
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiThis palace is definitely worth a visit after visiting the sites in Old City (Topkapi, Blue mosque etc) since it really helps you to appreciate how the architecture was changing with time and how the
there is not much history in Maçka, but the Park makes a story of its own.
204 locals recommend
Maçka Democracy Park
Mim Kemal Öke Caddesithere is not much history in Maçka, but the Park makes a story of its own.
This place has an amazing atmosphere, with its restaurants, numerous jewellery vendors and the famous waffles as well as the jacket potatoes.
218 locals recommend
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.This place has an amazing atmosphere, with its restaurants, numerous jewellery vendors and the famous waffles as well as the jacket potatoes.
If you visit Istanbul, you must see the Emirgan Park, it is near the Bosphorus, in the spring everywhere full of the tulips, it is like paradise,
112 locals recommend
Emirgan Park
Emirgan SokakIf you visit Istanbul, you must see the Emirgan Park, it is near the Bosphorus, in the spring everywhere full of the tulips, it is like paradise,
the view from the top of the tower is really nice. you can have 360 degree of Istanbul and phosphor strait. try to pick a sunny clear day for a better view. on the other hand.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
the view from the top of the tower is really nice. you can have 360 degree of Istanbul and phosphor strait. try to pick a sunny clear day for a better view. on the other hand.
The palace is very big, and has many buildings with different objects and stuffs,like jeleweries,clothes, arms, porcelains, and carriages...Also the palace has a terace, where you can see an wonderful
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
The palace is very big, and has many buildings with different objects and stuffs,like jeleweries,clothes, arms, porcelains, and carriages...Also the palace has a terace, where you can see an wonderful
This history of the place is amazing. It is one of the treasures of Istanbul. Probably the best known landmark here and one of the most important.
22 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia Hotel İstanbul Old City
No:10 Ticarethane Sk.This history of the place is amazing. It is one of the treasures of Istanbul. Probably the best known landmark here and one of the most important.
Magnificent piece of history and art. People are allowed to do everything
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Magnificent piece of history and art. People are allowed to do everything
What a fabulous place. This place takes only about 15 mins. to walk through but it shows what amazing builders the Romans were. It is magical now with the lighting and the music.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.What a fabulous place. This place takes only about 15 mins. to walk through but it shows what amazing builders the Romans were. It is magical now with the lighting and the music.
A small mosque,easily missed since it is surrounded by several larger mosques.it is close to the spice market.But, so well worth seeing,it is beautiful,being decorated from floor to ceiling with tiles
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.A small mosque,easily missed since it is surrounded by several larger mosques.it is close to the spice market.But, so well worth seeing,it is beautiful,being decorated from floor to ceiling with tiles
Sultan Ahmet is the One and only place really didn't want to leave, the district has so much culture and attractions.
368 locals recommend
Sultanahmet Square
No:2 Sultan Ahmet ParkıSultan Ahmet is the One and only place really didn't want to leave, the district has so much culture and attractions.
he Misir Carsisi or Egyptian Spice Market, is an interesting place to visit. Its a place to test your senses - sense of smell, sight and taste. :-)
449 locals recommend
Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.he Misir Carsisi or Egyptian Spice Market, is an interesting place to visit. Its a place to test your senses - sense of smell, sight and taste. :-)
Küçük Ayasofya (or Little Ayasofya) is a place that tourists should not miss. Although it has the same name as the original Ayasofya but it is different. The place is calm with cafe's at its inside.
63 locals recommend
Little Hagia Sophia
No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii SokagiKüçük Ayasofya (or Little Ayasofya) is a place that tourists should not miss. Although it has the same name as the original Ayasofya but it is different. The place is calm with cafe's at its inside.
It's a magical place. you should attend a glorification. And buy small mementos from the shop inside the Patriarchate.
92 locals recommend
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.It's a magical place. you should attend a glorification. And buy small mementos from the shop inside the Patriarchate.
This was a palace built on the asian side of Istanbul as a summer house. The interior is similar to Domabahce palace and a nice place to visit as part of a tour
92 locals recommend
Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa CaddesiThis was a palace built on the asian side of Istanbul as a summer house. The interior is similar to Domabahce palace and a nice place to visit as part of a tour
Take the cable car up early in the morning and enjoy a nice cup of Turkish coffee, you can see the whole up there.
77 locals recommend
Pierre Loti
No:20 Karyağdı Sk.Take the cable car up early in the morning and enjoy a nice cup of Turkish coffee, you can see the whole up there.
Everything Else
The park is a nice little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a little hilly, but has a lot of green space, play areas, and even adult outdoor exercise areas.
195 locals recommend
Yıldız Park
Çırağan CaddesiThe park is a nice little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a little hilly, but has a lot of green space, play areas, and even adult outdoor exercise areas.
Shopping
This is an open-air and upscale shopping center whose design is unique. It has the best restaurants for lunch and dinner and also ultra-luxury fashion stores
81 locals recommend
Kanyon AVM
Kanyon AVMThis is an open-air and upscale shopping center whose design is unique. It has the best restaurants for lunch and dinner and also ultra-luxury fashion stores
Watsons
İstinye Park AVMIf you want to go to a big, modern fancy mall in Istanbul, come here.
if u are in Istambul u must go to this tower and take a look at the amasing view of the city . it is preatty amazing .
41 locals recommend
Istanbul Sapphire
No:1 Eski Büyükdere Cd.if u are in Istambul u must go to this tower and take a look at the amasing view of the city . it is preatty amazing .
A good attraction to visit with friends and family. Also there are very good designer shops in jewellery and costumes.A very good food court with a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world
344 locals recommend
Istanbul Cevahir Mall
No:22 Büyükdere Cd.A good attraction to visit with friends and family. Also there are very good designer shops in jewellery and costumes.A very good food court with a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world
Forum istanbul is a huge shopping mall where you can find anything you need with a reasonable price.
15 locals recommend
FİNSPOR
Forum istanbul is a huge shopping mall where you can find anything you need with a reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to explore the night life in Istanbul, Ghetto should be in your list. Atmosphere is very good and abnormal live music. My favorite is Latin All Star Nights.
9 locals recommend
Ghetto
10 Kamer Hatun CaddesiIf you want to explore the night life in Istanbul, Ghetto should be in your list. Atmosphere is very good and abnormal live music. My favorite is Latin All Star Nights.
Hayal Kahvesi
10 Meşelik Sk.if you want to go out at night istanbul, you should go there
This place is best place at taksim for enjoy the night. Especially many kind of music you can listen day by day. Also you can visit lounge at the next street before
74 locals recommend
Babylon
1 Silahşör Caddesi & Birahane SokakThis place is best place at taksim for enjoy the night. Especially many kind of music you can listen day by day. Also you can visit lounge at the next street before
İstanbul Live Performance Hall
that place is the one of the best place for live concerts
beautiful view over the river and bridge,dancing under the sky..excellent VIP service,good mixture of music
33 locals recommend
Reina
44 Muallim Naci Caddesibeautiful view over the river and bridge,dancing under the sky..excellent VIP service,good mixture of music
If you want to watch some ( or many actually) belly dancers, the place is ok. It is kind of a mixture of modern Turkish pop and traditional environments.
Nomads Restaurant
No:13 Sıraselviler CaddesiIf you want to watch some ( or many actually) belly dancers, the place is ok. It is kind of a mixture of modern Turkish pop and traditional environments.
So funny and entertaining place , highly recomond for whoever first to the city , would love to be after midnight .
Cahide Müzikhol - Dinner Theater
No:1-H Maslak 1453 CaddesiSo funny and entertaining place , highly recomond for whoever first to the city , would love to be after midnight .
you will love this place the music the service the view and the people who work there all are kind.
62 locals recommend
Sortie Restaurant
No:54 Muallim Naci Cd.you will love this place the music the service the view and the people who work there all are kind.
strongly suggest Nardis Jazz Club :) Nardis Jazz Club is the one and only live jazz music venue in Istanbul for jazz music lovers!!!
135 locals recommend
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk. strongly suggest Nardis Jazz Club :) Nardis Jazz Club is the one and only live jazz music venue in Istanbul for jazz music lovers!!!
You can try lots of shots, really fun many many tastes and as a bonus nice music!!!! Great place for having fun with friends
32 locals recommend
Tektekci
5 Acara SokağıYou can try lots of shots, really fun many many tastes and as a bonus nice music!!!! Great place for having fun with friends
Food Scene
Has a fantastic selection of fresh fish cooked well and served basically, good wine list really attentive waiting staff . Fine selection of local meze for starters recommended.
23 locals recommend
Balikci Sabahattin
1 Şht. Hasan Kuyu Sk.Has a fantastic selection of fresh fish cooked well and served basically, good wine list really attentive waiting staff . Fine selection of local meze for starters recommended.
Excellent place for kebab and baklava with a good location, lots of space and fantastic views overlooking the city. The kababs are tasty and the baklavas.
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.Excellent place for kebab and baklava with a good location, lots of space and fantastic views overlooking the city. The kababs are tasty and the baklavas.
If you are a meat lover, you have to visit this place.
Being famous for its meat it is very crowded and advanced booking is adviced.
Service is great. Food tastes great,
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If you are a meat lover, you have to visit this place.
Being famous for its meat it is very crowded and advanced booking is adviced.
Service is great. Food tastes great,
if you visit İstanbul ,you can taste the best meat here you must choose küşneme special part of the meat. You must order içli köfte and lahmacun as a starter,nar ekşili salat.
10 locals recommend
Develi1912 Samatya
No:5 Gümüş Yüksük Sk.if you visit İstanbul ,you can taste the best meat here you must choose küşneme special part of the meat. You must order içli köfte and lahmacun as a starter,nar ekşili salat.
So fantastic with great service...you will want to eat everything...go on the earlier side as the best things are made in small batches daily, and they will run out! Great cheeses olives.
76 locals recommend
Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.So fantastic with great service...you will want to eat everything...go on the earlier side as the best things are made in small batches daily, and they will run out! Great cheeses olives.
Best meeting place with friends there is a carpark at the street, very good menü good for breakfast,brunch,lunch and drinks best view near bosphorous.
20 locals recommend
Aşşk Kahve
No:64 Muallim Naci CaddesiBest meeting place with friends there is a carpark at the street, very good menü good for breakfast,brunch,lunch and drinks best view near bosphorous.