Guidebook for Istanbul
Getting Around
transit hub:
- light rail to Historical (Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar);
- funicular to Taksim metro station;
- many bus lines;
- motorboats to Asia and Princess Islands;
check Moovit!
46 locals recommend
Kabataş
transit hub:
- light rail to Historical (Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar);
- funicular to Taksim metro station;
- many bus lines;
- motorboats to Asia and Princess Islands;
check Moovit!
Food Scene
Twins Coffee Roasters
No: 23/A İnönü CaddesiVery good coffee, smiling service, young people :)
5 minutes walk uphill.
Very good pâtisserie with a long tradition in Taksim square.
10 minutes walk uphill.
6 locals recommend
Gezi İstanbul
Very good pâtisserie with a long tradition in Taksim square.
10 minutes walk uphill.
Cozy "meyhane" with armenian specialties in the nice neighbourhood of Cihangir.
15 minutes walk uphill
22 locals recommend
Jash İstanbul
9 Cihangir Cd.Cozy "meyhane" with armenian specialties in the nice neighbourhood of Cihangir.
15 minutes walk uphill
Very good and cozy "ocakbaşı" traditional turkish grilled meat restaurant within an old complex of former Italian and French ambassy palaces.
15 minutes by metro and short walk uphill.
49 locals recommend
Peymane-La Cucina
7/A Alaybeyi SokakVery good and cozy "ocakbaşı" traditional turkish grilled meat restaurant within an old complex of former Italian and French ambassy palaces.
15 minutes by metro and short walk uphill.
Traditional "meyhane" where you may encounter turkish artists and theater actors gathering here with their friends for weekly or even daily merry meetings :) Very good food for reasonable prices.
12 locals recommend
Yakup 2 Restaurant
No:21/B Asmalı Mescit Cd.Traditional "meyhane" where you may encounter turkish artists and theater actors gathering here with their friends for weekly or even daily merry meetings :) Very good food for reasonable prices.
Stunning view, cozy design, interesting ottoman fusion recipes and a nice list of wines and cocktails. With warm weather you would raise your glasses on the terrace feeling on the top of the world :)
116 locals recommend
Leb-i Derya
No:57 Kat:5 Kumbaracı Ykş.Stunning view, cozy design, interesting ottoman fusion recipes and a nice list of wines and cocktails. With warm weather you would raise your glasses on the terrace feeling on the top of the world :)
A very special place among stambulines. Open air fish restaurant (heaters and rain tents available) right in the middle of the Karaköy fish market.
59 locals recommend
Akın Balık
No:40/A Fermeneciler Cd.A very special place among stambulines. Open air fish restaurant (heaters and rain tents available) right in the middle of the Karaköy fish market.
KAHVE 6
NO:13/A Anahtar Sk.Perfect place for a brekfast in a wonderful hidden garden...
Setup
Coffee & Food
Very good turkish "granma" food in a nice designed venue with flawless service and the Galata Tower within a hand's reach.
102 locals recommend
Guney Restaurant
No:2 Şahkapısı Sk.Very good turkish "granma" food in a nice designed venue with flawless service and the Galata Tower within a hand's reach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tünel Myd
Tünel MeydaniLots of nice bars in the area :)
Sofyalı Sokak
Sofyalı SokakLots of nice bars in the area :)
Arts & Culture
Faik Paşa Caddesi
Faik Paşa CaddesiArt & Antiquity galleries all around here :)
SALT Art and Culture Foundation hosts exhibitions and cultural events in the amazing context of the restored Ottoman Bank building.
209 locals recommend
SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.SALT Art and Culture Foundation hosts exhibitions and cultural events in the amazing context of the restored Ottoman Bank building.
Resident Collection and temporary exhibitions of turkish and international Contemporary Art.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Resident Collection and temporary exhibitions of turkish and international Contemporary Art.
Sightseeing
Mumhane Caddesi
Mumhane CaddesiTrendy & Hip cafes and bars all along the street and vicinities
Essentials
Park Hotel has a very good SPA with 2 saunas, steam bath, turkish bath and oriental massage services. A roof restaurant and a hookah bar both with stunning view also available.
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
No: 8 İnönü Cd.Park Hotel has a very good SPA with 2 saunas, steam bath, turkish bath and oriental massage services. A roof restaurant and a hookah bar both with stunning view also available.