Guidebook for İstanbul
Food Scene
Good restaurant/bar with large variety of food and drinks. Has a good value for quality/price raito. 10 min. walking distance from home.
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Midpoint
No: 59 Abdi İpekçi Cd.Good restaurant/bar with large variety of food and drinks. Has a good value for quality/price raito. 10 min. walking distance from home.
Two coffee shops side by side in Nişantaşı. Caffe Nero has a big open terrace for fresh air. 10 min walking distance from home
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Caffè Nero
No: 255/ B Moda Cd.Two coffee shops side by side in Nişantaşı. Caffe Nero has a big open terrace for fresh air. 10 min walking distance from home
Good Quality Angus Beef burgers and BBQ. 10 min. walking distance from home & Nişantaşı
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Virginia Angus
No:8 Kuyumcu İrfan Sk.Good Quality Angus Beef burgers and BBQ. 10 min. walking distance from home & Nişantaşı
Recently trended hipster area with full of coffee shops and bars.
M2 Metro (Şişhane)->F2 Funicular Tunnel (Kabataş)
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Karaköy Pier
No:13 Rıhtım Cd.Recently trended hipster area with full of coffee shops and bars.
M2 Metro (Şişhane)->F2 Funicular Tunnel (Kabataş)
if you like fish, Beylerbeyi is the first option for you. There are nice fish restaurants there
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Beylerbeyi
if you like fish, Beylerbeyi is the first option for you. There are nice fish restaurants there
Shopping
City's Nişantaşı
12 Teşvikiye Cd.Closest shopping centre to home.
One of the biggest shopping centres in İstanbul. Wide range of food & shopping options.
M2 Metro(Şişli)
344 locals raden deze aan
Istanbul Cevahir Mall
No:22 Büyükdere Cd.One of the biggest shopping centres in İstanbul. Wide range of food & shopping options.
M2 Metro(Şişli)
Essentials
There are also 3 other mid-size markets (ŞOK/BİM/ÜÇLER) on Kurtuluş Street where you can find all your needs such as food, vegetables, drinks, hygiene products, etc.
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M Migros
16/A Mühürdar Cd.There are also 3 other mid-size markets (ŞOK/BİM/ÜÇLER) on Kurtuluş Street where you can find all your needs such as food, vegetables, drinks, hygiene products, etc.
Everything Else
Best for spending sunny Sunday afternoons with friends & family. Bring your picnic basket and some blankets to enjoy the sunset. 10 min. walking distance from home
Maçka Demokrasi Park İçi Yolu
Best for spending sunny Sunday afternoons with friends & family. Bring your picnic basket and some blankets to enjoy the sunset. 10 min. walking distance from home
Ferries that go to Kadıköy (Asian side) and Prince's Islands.
M2 Metro(Taksim)->F1 Funicular(Kabataş)
90 locals raden deze aan
Kabataş Vapur İskelesi
İskele YoluFerries that go to Kadıköy (Asian side) and Prince's Islands.
M2 Metro(Taksim)->F1 Funicular(Kabataş)
Recently trended hipster and modern area with full of coffee shops, design studios, bars and bookshops. M2 (Yenikapı)->Marmaray (Ayrılıkçeşme)
505 locals raden deze aan
Kadıköy
Recently trended hipster and modern area with full of coffee shops, design studios, bars and bookshops. M2 (Yenikapı)->Marmaray (Ayrılıkçeşme)
Arts & Culture
Bienals and contemporary exhibitions throughout the year. Check the official website for details.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop (70KE-Fındıklı)
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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Bienals and contemporary exhibitions throughout the year. Check the official website for details.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop (70KE-Fındıklı)
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular neighborhood among young students. Recommended Places: Joker No 19/Kosmos/Şair Leyla Bistro/Corvus Vines. Ideal stop after visiting Dolmabahçe Palace.
Pangaltı Bus Stop (30A - Beişktaş)
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Buyuk Besiktas Carsisi
10-1 Ortabahçe CaddesiPopular neighborhood among young students. Recommended Places: Joker No 19/Kosmos/Şair Leyla Bistro/Corvus Vines. Ideal stop after visiting Dolmabahçe Palace.
Pangaltı Bus Stop (30A - Beişktaş)
Gay/Mixed club located next to our home. There are other alternatives near the area
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Love Dance Point
No:349 Hastane SkGay/Mixed club located next to our home. There are other alternatives near the area
Trendy area with a variety of food and drink options. Quality bars & clubs.
M2 Metro (Şişhane)
77 locals raden deze aan
Asmalı Mescit Caddesi
Asmalı Mescit CaddesiTrendy area with a variety of food and drink options. Quality bars & clubs.
M2 Metro (Şişhane)
Famous club in İstiklal. Plenty of other options around the neighborhood. Check events from their website.
M2 Metro (Taksim)
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indigo
Famous club in İstiklal. Plenty of other options around the neighborhood. Check events from their website.
M2 Metro (Taksim)
Sightseeing
Old Town Square famous for its bazaars. You can stroll through the streets to dexplore the culture. Blue Mosque/Grand Bazaar is at walking distance.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop(70KE - Eminönü)
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Eminönü
Old Town Square famous for its bazaars. You can stroll through the streets to dexplore the culture. Blue Mosque/Grand Bazaar is at walking distance.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop(70KE - Eminönü)
Famous hill with great scenery right next to the mosque. Up on the hill, there is a cafe where you can rest and drink tea/coffee.
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Pierre Loti station
Famous hill with great scenery right next to the mosque. Up on the hill, there is a cafe where you can rest and drink tea/coffee.
Miniature park that contains structures from in and around Turkey, as well as interpretations of historic structures.
Harbiye Bus Stop (36HT - Miniatürk)
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Miniaturk
No:7 İmrahor Cd.Miniature park that contains structures from in and around Turkey, as well as interpretations of historic structures.
Harbiye Bus Stop (36HT - Miniatürk)
The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residency of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years of their 624-year reign.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
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Topkapı Sarayı
The Topkapı Palace was one of the major residency of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years of their 624-year reign.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
Ideal for a full day trip. Walk around, swim or BBQ in either of the 4 islands (Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada).
M2 Metro(Taksim)->F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->IDO/ŞH Ferry(Islands)
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Büyükada
Ideal for a full day trip. Walk around, swim or BBQ in either of the 4 islands (Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada).
M2 Metro(Taksim)->F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->IDO/ŞH Ferry(Islands)
Famous spot for tourists and locals. Walk until the end of istiklal to explore almost thousands of different shops/cafes/restaurants. Crowded all day esp. on Fri. & Sat.
M2 Metro(Taksim)
684 locals raden deze aan
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiFamous spot for tourists and locals. Walk until the end of istiklal to explore almost thousands of different shops/cafes/restaurants. Crowded all day esp. on Fri. & Sat.
M2 Metro(Taksim)
Former church transformed into a mosque and it's serving as a museum. A must see for tourists.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
1014 locals raden deze aan
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıFormer church transformed into a mosque and it's serving as a museum. A must see for tourists.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
Lots of shops and types of spices can be found here. It is located right next to the Eminönü Square.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop(70KE - Eminönü)
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Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Lots of shops and types of spices can be found here. It is located right next to the Eminönü Square.
Tepebaşı Bus Stop(70KE - Eminönü)
Very touristic indoor bazaar with thousands of shops.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı)
810 locals raden deze aan
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiVery touristic indoor bazaar with thousands of shops.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı)
Symbol of İstanbul, a must-see architecture and famous among tourists.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
803 locals raden deze aan
Blauwe Moskee
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Symbol of İstanbul, a must-see architecture and famous among tourists.
M2 Metro(Taksim)-> F1 Funicular(Kabataş)->T1 Tram(Sultanahmet)
Mother of Orthodox churches and Balat's colorful houses make a perfect walking trip by the Golden Horn.
M2 Metro (Haliç)
Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi
Mother of Orthodox churches and Balat's colorful houses make a perfect walking trip by the Golden Horn.
M2 Metro (Haliç)
Main administrative palace of Ottoman Era and the house of the founder of Turkish Republic. Trendy museum for tourist.
Pangaltı Bus Stop (30A-Dolmabahçe)
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Dolmabahçepaleis
Dolmabahçe CaddesiMain administrative palace of Ottoman Era and the house of the founder of Turkish Republic. Trendy museum for tourist.
Pangaltı Bus Stop (30A-Dolmabahçe)
Very interesting architecture from Pera neighborhood. Recently opened artisan shops create an exiting atmosphere. You can climb to the tower to see more of the city.
M2 Metro(Şişhane)
150 locals raden deze aan
Galata Kulesi
Galata KulesiVery interesting architecture from Pera neighborhood. Recently opened artisan shops create an exiting atmosphere. You can climb to the tower to see more of the city.
M2 Metro(Şişhane)