Guidebook for Istanbul
Arts & Culture
It is the one and only old time photo studio in Istanbul and very close to the flat. They have wide range of Ottoman costumes. My guests have 15 percent discount here.
7 locals recommend
Giyçek Old Time Photo Studio
30 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.It is the one and only old time photo studio in Istanbul and very close to the flat. They have wide range of Ottoman costumes. My guests have 15 percent discount here.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Modern Art Museum
Everything Else
Russian Consulate
No:219 İstiklal Cd.just across to our building
Tünel Myd
Tunel Square
Syria Passage
No:166 İstiklal Cd.there are nice bars and vintage stores in
Built in the early 17th century. Distinguished by six minarets and walls covered with blue iznik tiles.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Built in the early 17th century. Distinguished by six minarets and walls covered with blue iznik tiles.
İstiklal Street is the longest pedestrian street in Istanbul, considered to be the heart of the city.You can see 19th century churches, consulate buildings, historical passages, art galleries along
99 locals recommend
Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.İstiklal Street is the longest pedestrian street in Istanbul, considered to be the heart of the city.You can see 19th century churches, consulate buildings, historical passages, art galleries along
working&coffee place for mobile workers. You come in, you choose where to sit, you log in, you get what you want from the coffee break and you only pay for as long as you stay. like your office...
9 locals recommend
Workinton
15 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.working&coffee place for mobile workers. You come in, you choose where to sit, you log in, you get what you want from the coffee break and you only pay for as long as you stay. like your office...
Food Scene
Guney Restaurant
No:2 Şahkapısı Sk.local restaurant, good taste, good price
one of the most colorful places in Istanbul for a traditional Turkish meal including appetizers ( meze) and seafood
228 locals recommend
Çiçek Pasajı Manolya Restaurant
one of the most colorful places in Istanbul for a traditional Turkish meal including appetizers ( meze) and seafood
A local favorite, Asmali Cavit is regarded not only for its endless flow of raki but also for its delicious mezes, offering good services, fine food and a friendly atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Asmalı Cavit Meyhanesi
83 Meşrutiyet Cd.A local favorite, Asmali Cavit is regarded not only for its endless flow of raki but also for its delicious mezes, offering good services, fine food and a friendly atmosphere.
A cozy little cafe offering classic but very tasty fare, including a variety of breakfast platters, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, pastas and meat-heavy mains. My guest have 10% discount here.
51 locals recommend
Mavra Cafe Design Workshop
31/A Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.A cozy little cafe offering classic but very tasty fare, including a variety of breakfast platters, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, pastas and meat-heavy mains. My guest have 10% discount here.
Sightseeing
Worth climbing to the top to see the view from this 14th century Genoese fortification. Enjoy the astonishing 360 degrees panoramic view of the city! Open daily 9:00-8:00 pm
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
Worth climbing to the top to see the view from this 14th century Genoese fortification. Enjoy the astonishing 360 degrees panoramic view of the city! Open daily 9:00-8:00 pm
Located on the Bosphorus waterfront. Was the residence of the Ottoman sultans after Topkapi palace.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiLocated on the Bosphorus waterfront. Was the residence of the Ottoman sultans after Topkapi palace.
New Mosque...
An example of classical Ottoman architecture and one of the most familiar landmarks in the city.
29 locals recommend
New Mosque
3 Yeni Cami Cd.New Mosque...
An example of classical Ottoman architecture and one of the most familiar landmarks in the city.
Topkapi Palace
It was the administrative center of the Ottoman empire from 1465 to 1853 and was built during the reign of Sultan Mehmet II
66 locals recommend
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı SarayıTopkapi Palace
It was the administrative center of the Ottoman empire from 1465 to 1853 and was built during the reign of Sultan Mehmet II
Hagia Sophia
Known as "the church of holy wisdom" the ancient Byzantine church was built by emperor Justinian, circa 535 AD. It was a house of Christian worship for 916 years.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia
Known as "the church of holy wisdom" the ancient Byzantine church was built by emperor Justinian, circa 535 AD. It was a house of Christian worship for 916 years.
Basilica cistern
Built in 532 AD, it is the largest underground cistern in the city.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Basilica cistern
Built in 532 AD, it is the largest underground cistern in the city.
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.MimarSinan's masterpiece.
Essentials
Fish Market
Runs along Nevizade Street also offers a wide choice of traditional eateries. Definitely work to visit
17 locals recommend
Balikpazari
Fish Market
Runs along Nevizade Street also offers a wide choice of traditional eateries. Definitely work to visit
Shopping
Lunapark Tasarim
17/B Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.Design shop
Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
449 locals recommend
Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily!
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt Caddesione of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily!