Melissa’s guidebook

Melissa Yasemin
Melissa Yasemin
Melissa’s guidebook

Food scene

Good food and cocktails.
Ysabel Restaurant
No:14A Plaj Yolu Sokak
Good food and cocktails.
French, World Cuisine, Sushi
8 locals recommend
Brasserie Noir
455 1 Bağdat Cd.
8 locals recommend
French, World Cuisine, Sushi
Bar Food
8 locals recommend
The Townhouse
No13 Plaj Yolu Sokak
8 locals recommend
Bar Food
Italian, Pizza
Bistro 33
10 Zincirli Köşk Sk.
Italian, Pizza
Best Kebab Restaurant
Günaydın Kebap Restaurant Şaşkınbakkal
58/1 Kazım Özalp Sokak
Best Kebab Restaurant
Our local / extended living room. Go there any time of the day, and you won’t regret.
122 locals recommend
Journey
21/A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.
122 locals recommend
Our local / extended living room. Go there any time of the day, and you won’t regret.
stanbul has become our everything: bar, office, restaurant, club, cinema, rooftop pool.. so if you are a member or have member friends, it’s worth staying there, or at least spending some time.
42 locals recommend
Soho House Istanbul
56 Meşrutiyet Cd.
42 locals recommend
stanbul has become our everything: bar, office, restaurant, club, cinema, rooftop pool.. so if you are a member or have member friends, it’s worth staying there, or at least spending some time.
If you are seeking a shelter with your book/mac around Galata.
51 locals recommend
Mavra Cafe Design Workshop
31/A Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.
51 locals recommend
If you are seeking a shelter with your book/mac around Galata.
Our favorite mode of dining: small meze platters and raki served at its best
160 locals recommend
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.
160 locals recommend
Our favorite mode of dining: small meze platters and raki served at its best
An institution with great service and simply delicious mezes. Somehow very popular among the art scene.
28 locals recommend
Asmalı Cavit
16/D Asmalı Mescit Cd.
28 locals recommend
An institution with great service and simply delicious mezes. Somehow very popular among the art scene.

Neighborhoods

The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views. Nearby are the pine forests of Dil Burnu National Park. The Museum of the Princes’ Islands has exhibits on the islands’ history
17 locals recommend
Buyukada Iskelesi
17 locals recommend
The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views. Nearby are the pine forests of Dil Burnu National Park. The Museum of the Princes’ Islands has exhibits on the islands’ history
Hupalupa İstanbul - a closed playground for kids. https://hupalupa.com.tr/en
Metropol İstanbul AVM Çıkışı
Metropol İstanbul AVM Çıkışı
Hupalupa İstanbul - a closed playground for kids. https://hupalupa.com.tr/en

Museum

İstanbul Modern, a.k.a. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum focuses on artists from Turkey
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
618 locals recommend
İstanbul Modern, a.k.a. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum focuses on artists from Turkey
Arter is a contemporary art museum in the Dolapdere district of Istanbul, Turkey. A subsidiary of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, Arter was opened in 2010 with the aim of providing a sustainable infrastructure for producing and exhibiting contemporary art.
97 locals recommend
Arter
No:13 Irmak Cd.
97 locals recommend
Arter is a contemporary art museum in the Dolapdere district of Istanbul, Turkey. A subsidiary of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, Arter was opened in 2010 with the aim of providing a sustainable infrastructure for producing and exhibiting contemporary art.
Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi
209 locals recommend
SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.
209 locals recommend
Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi
281 locals recommend
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.
281 locals recommend
96 locals recommend
Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.
96 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Borusan Contemporary
No:5 Balta Limanı Hisar Cd.
11 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Depo
12 Lüleci Hendek Cd.
7 locals recommend

Art Gallery

The Pill
181 Mürselpaşa Caddesi
Pilot Galeri
Öktem Aykut
99 Aybastı Sk.
7 locals recommend
Galeri Nev İstanbul
7 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Galerist
1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
11 locals recommend
artSumer
no:32/A Baruthane Deresi Sokak
Pi Artworks
No:32 Piyalepaşa Bulvarı
X-Ist
No:50 Kat:2 Mumhane Caddesi
Dirimart

Concert & Late night tales

74 locals recommend
Babylon
1 Silahşör Caddesi & Birahane Sokak
74 locals recommend
The last independent venue standing. Eclectic & very interesting acts
54 locals recommend
Salon Iksv
No:5 Şişhane Sk.
54 locals recommend
The last independent venue standing. Eclectic & very interesting acts
It’s a crime if one comes to Istanbul and does not go to Mini. From Thursday until Saturday, starts around 2, closes vers 6. Do not miss if Baris K is playing. Closed during summer
108 locals recommend
Minimüzikhol
3 Soğancı Sk.
108 locals recommend
It’s a crime if one comes to Istanbul and does not go to Mini. From Thursday until Saturday, starts around 2, closes vers 6. Do not miss if Baris K is playing. Closed during summer
Jazz only
135 locals recommend
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.
135 locals recommend
Jazz only
Arkaoda or an oasis with good music and crowd
105 locals recommend
Arka Oda
No:18/A Kadife Sk.
105 locals recommend
Arkaoda or an oasis with good music and crowd