CHARMING GUIDE FOR A CHARMING APARTMENT ☺️
Sightseeing
Right by the Bosphorus overlooking Topkapi Palaca, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque - you can find high end local and international brands and many delicious restaurants to dine in!
164 locals recommend
Galataport Liman Isletmeleri
Right by the Bosphorus overlooking Topkapi Palaca, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque - you can find high end local and international brands and many delicious restaurants to dine in!
You can even watch the sufis turn as they find themselves to beautiful rhythmic music.
151 locals recommend
Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.You can even watch the sufis turn as they find themselves to beautiful rhythmic music.
Originally used as a watch tower by the Genovese that once lived in the area, this historical landmark of Beyoğlu will allow you to experience Istanbul 360 degrees. Don’t forget to look for Maiden’s Tower when you are up in the watch tower - as Hazerfen Çelebi once flew from Galata Tower all the way to Maiden’s Tower.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
Originally used as a watch tower by the Genovese that once lived in the area, this historical landmark of Beyoğlu will allow you to experience Istanbul 360 degrees. Don’t forget to look for Maiden’s Tower when you are up in the watch tower - as Hazerfen Çelebi once flew from Galata Tower all the way to Maiden’s Tower.
Leading towards Karaköy through the Galata area, these stairs are historical and iconic in the Beyoğlu area. Wondering about its story? Make sure to visit - we won’t give you spoilers!
17 locals recommend
Kamondo Stairs
NO:10 Bankalar Cd.Leading towards Karaköy through the Galata area, these stairs are historical and iconic in the Beyoğlu area. Wondering about its story? Make sure to visit - we won’t give you spoilers!
Overlooking Galata Port and a beautiful mosque built by Mimar Sinan - this restaurant is run by the municipality and offers delicious weekend Turkish breakfast. Do show up early otherwise you will wait in line!
16 locals recommend
Cihangir Merdivenleri
No:1 Tüfekçi Salih Sk.Overlooking Galata Port and a beautiful mosque built by Mimar Sinan - this restaurant is run by the municipality and offers delicious weekend Turkish breakfast. Do show up early otherwise you will wait in line!
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıThe Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Sent Antuan Kilisesi
171 İstiklal Cd.Santa Maria Draperis Kilisesi
No:215 İstiklal Cd.Eminönü
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Gulhane Park
Kennedy CaddesiGrand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiMısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Food scene
Located in Karaköy, across from the first courthouse in Istanbul (also built by the Genovese). You will enjoy beyond delicious Turkish mezes and main course. The owners and servers are friendly and nice people! You want authentic Turkish mezes with a surprising twist? Don’t leave without trying something at Mahkeme! Make sure to call before hand to reserve!
7 locals recommend
Mahkeme Lokantası
No:14 Perşembe Pazarı Cd.Located in Karaköy, across from the first courthouse in Istanbul (also built by the Genovese). You will enjoy beyond delicious Turkish mezes and main course. The owners and servers are friendly and nice people! You want authentic Turkish mezes with a surprising twist? Don’t leave without trying something at Mahkeme! Make sure to call before hand to reserve!
Looking to dine and/or wine? Güney restaurant has a direct street view of Galata Tower and delicious food!
102 locals recommend
Guney Restaurant
No:2 Şahkapısı Sk.Looking to dine and/or wine? Güney restaurant has a direct street view of Galata Tower and delicious food!
Want to be closer to the top of Galata Tower as you dine? Firuzende has you covered! Make sure to call ahead of time to reserve your spot!
15 locals recommend
Firuzende Galata
Büyük Hendek CaddesiWant to be closer to the top of Galata Tower as you dine? Firuzende has you covered! Make sure to call ahead of time to reserve your spot!
One of favourite places to watch the sunset over Haliç and just behind Galata Tower. The photos you take here end up looking fantastic and they’ve got yummy foods! You can even drop by for coffee during the afternoon!
8 locals recommend
Barnathan Cafe & Brasserie
No:1 Tımarcı Sk.One of favourite places to watch the sunset over Haliç and just behind Galata Tower. The photos you take here end up looking fantastic and they’ve got yummy foods! You can even drop by for coffee during the afternoon!
Super famous place, almost always full in the evenings so a reservation may be a good idea for dinner. Otherwise, amazing Turkish-Circassian cuisine.
126 locals recommend
Ficcin
No:13/1 Kallavi Sk.Super famous place, almost always full in the evenings so a reservation may be a good idea for dinner. Otherwise, amazing Turkish-Circassian cuisine.
Midpoint
No: 187 İstiklal Cd.