Guidebook for Istanbul

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Guidebook for Istanbul

Food Scene

One of the best restaurants in the town. They serve traditional turkish food during lunch, and they serve as a 'meyhane' in the evenings.
160 locals recommend
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.
160 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in the town. They serve traditional turkish food during lunch, and they serve as a 'meyhane' in the evenings.
best 'ocakbasi' in the town. it is the most delicious turkish marinated meat ever. definitely recommend!
15 locals recommend
Zubeyir Grill Restaurant
Bekar Sokak
15 locals recommend
best 'ocakbasi' in the town. it is the most delicious turkish marinated meat ever. definitely recommend!
if you want to have a good pizza, Miss Pizza is the right address!
66 locals recommend
Miss Pizza Şişhane
86A Meşrutiyet Cd.
66 locals recommend
if you want to have a good pizza, Miss Pizza is the right address!
If you want to have a remarkable sunset drink, Mikla's roof top is the best option. Marvellous view of the historical centre and Golden Horn leave you breathless.
93 locals recommend
Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.
93 locals recommend
If you want to have a remarkable sunset drink, Mikla's roof top is the best option. Marvellous view of the historical centre and Golden Horn leave you breathless.
It is a quite corner next to the busy Istiklal street. Good for taking some relaxing time after a long day.
55 locals recommend
Urban Cafe
No:6/A Galatasaray Kartal sok
55 locals recommend
It is a quite corner next to the busy Istiklal street. Good for taking some relaxing time after a long day.
my favourite meyhane. lovely people, and good food. it is the right place for having a 'meyhane' night.
28 locals recommend
Asmalı Cavit
16/D Asmalı Mescit Cd.
28 locals recommend
my favourite meyhane. lovely people, and good food. it is the right place for having a 'meyhane' night.
great for a coffee break. also for a light lunch.
28 locals recommend
Şimdi
5 Asmalı Mescit Sok.
28 locals recommend
great for a coffee break. also for a light lunch.
The most delicious falafel in town, owned by a Syrian family.
Buuzecedi Restaurant
The most delicious falafel in town, owned by a Syrian family.
It has a nice ambience, salads are good, perfect for working from outside.
77 locals recommend
Cafe Ara
2 Ara Güler Sokağı
77 locals recommend
It has a nice ambience, salads are good, perfect for working from outside.
Organic and vegeterian/vegan friendly.
Postane
Organic and vegeterian/vegan friendly.
Owned by the Vegan Shop's founder. You can also buy vegan products after your meal from the shop next door.
Vegan Dükkan Lokanta
Owned by the Vegan Shop's founder. You can also buy vegan products after your meal from the shop next door.
The best gelato in the city. It is worth crossing the sea!
Vero Gelato Moda
The best gelato in the city. It is worth crossing the sea!
Owned by a Sicilian pizza master- you will not regret.
Pizzeria Il Pellicano
Owned by a Sicilian pizza master- you will not regret.

Drinks & Nightlife

It is an ideal place for having some drinks at sunset with a nice view of golden horn. Featured in many movies, the hotel is one of the 'must see' in the town.
18 locals recommend
Buyuk Londra Hotel
No:53 Meşrutiyet Cd.
18 locals recommend
It is an ideal place for having some drinks at sunset with a nice view of golden horn. Featured in many movies, the hotel is one of the 'must see' in the town.

Everything Else

hippest restaurant in the town. ex-chef of famous Changa restaurant comes back with a fusion restaurant, based on turkish cuisine. reservation required for dinners.
46 locals recommend
Yeni Lokanta
No:66/B Kumbaracı Ykş.
46 locals recommend
hippest restaurant in the town. ex-chef of famous Changa restaurant comes back with a fusion restaurant, based on turkish cuisine. reservation required for dinners.
important art space which features remarkable shows.
97 locals recommend
Arter
No:13 Irmak Cd.
97 locals recommend
important art space which features remarkable shows.
Good exhibition space with remarkable shows.
83 locals recommend
SALT Beyoğlu
No:136 İstiklal Cd.
83 locals recommend
Good exhibition space with remarkable shows.
Good exhibition space with remarkable shows. It also has a nice cafe/restaurant with an authentic view. Great for evening drinks.
209 locals recommend
SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.
209 locals recommend
Good exhibition space with remarkable shows. It also has a nice cafe/restaurant with an authentic view. Great for evening drinks.
a good selection of Turkish designers on fashion and jewellery.
Midnight Express
8 Kadırgalar Cd.
a good selection of Turkish designers on fashion and jewellery.
Located in a building with other galleries. They present good examples of contemporary art from Turkey.
Zilberman Gallery
No.163 K.3 D.10 İstiklal Cad. Mısır Apartmanı
Located in a building with other galleries. They present good examples of contemporary art from Turkey.

A new museum space with an amazing view and surprising rooftop.

A new museum space with an amazing view and surprising rooftop.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
618 locals recommend
A new museum space with an amazing view and surprising rooftop.

Gezilecek yerler

The most beautiful Iznik tiles. A secret treasure from the Architect Sinan.
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.
30 locals recommend
The most beautiful Iznik tiles. A secret treasure from the Architect Sinan.