Guidebook for Beyoğlu
Sightseeing
The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, that was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, that was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
Hagia Sophia is a former Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi).
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia is a former Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi).
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a former Byzantine church, later Ottoman mosque, and current museum in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a former Byzantine church, later Ottoman mosque, and current museum in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul.
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in Hasırcılar Çarşısı (Strawmat Weavers Market) in the Tahtakale neighborhood, of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in Hasırcılar Çarşısı (Strawmat Weavers Market) in the Tahtakale neighborhood, of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum in Istanbul dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications. It is open to public every day except Monday.
81 locals recommend
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
No:5 Aziz Sk.The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum in Istanbul dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications. It is open to public every day except Monday.
Dolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiDolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.
Gülhane Park is a historical urban park adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
159 locals recommend
Gulhane Park
Kennedy CaddesiGülhane Park is a historical urban park adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower. One of the city's most striking landmarks that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower. One of the city's most striking landmarks that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs.
Istiklal Street is one of the most famous avenues, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends. It is an elegant pedestrian street that is 1.4 kilometers long.
99 locals recommend
Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.Istiklal Street is one of the most famous avenues, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends. It is an elegant pedestrian street that is 1.4 kilometers long.
The Grand Bazaar is 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 CaddesiThe Grand Bazaar is 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.
The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theatre, poetry and novels.
147 locals recommend
Galata Bridge
Galata KöprüsüThe Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theatre, poetry and novels.
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak MevkiiThe Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar
St. Anthony of Padua Church is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul. It is located at İstiklal Avenue No. 171 in the Beyoğlu district.
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.St. Anthony of Padua Church is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul. It is located at İstiklal Avenue No. 171 in the Beyoğlu district.
Taksim Square is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is the central station of the Istanbul Metro network.
15 locals recommend
Taksim Square Hotel
No:7 Taksim Sıraselviler CaddesiTaksim Square is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is the central station of the Istanbul Metro network.
Shopping
The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre is a modern shopping mall in the Şişli district of Istanbul. It is one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
18 locals recommend
Citibank Cevahir Alisveris Merkezi ATM
Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre is a modern shopping mall in the Şişli district of Istanbul. It is one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
Zorlu Center is a multiple-use complex in the Zincirlikuyu quarter. It contains branches of luxury firms such as Moncler, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, Miu Miu, Burberry, and Michael Kors.
200 locals recommend
Zorlu Center
No:2 Koru SokağıZorlu Center is a multiple-use complex in the Zincirlikuyu quarter. It contains branches of luxury firms such as Moncler, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, Miu Miu, Burberry, and Michael Kors.
Museum of Innocence
2 Dalgıç Çk.Antique shops.
Everything Else
The Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect.
24 locals recommend
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam
2 Ayasofya MeydanıThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam in Istanbul was designed and built by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect.
Commissioned by Admiral Kılıç Ali Paşa as part of the mosque and school complex, it was constructed in between 1578-1583 to serve the levends (marine forces in the Ottoman navy).
105 locals recommend
Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam
1 Hamam Sk.Commissioned by Admiral Kılıç Ali Paşa as part of the mosque and school complex, it was constructed in between 1578-1583 to serve the levends (marine forces in the Ottoman navy).
Drinks & Nightlife
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Live jazz music just around the corner.
Ritim
No:20 Sahne Sk.If you like rooftop parties.
Hard Rock Cafe
3 Meşrutiyet Cd.Self explanatory...
Balkon Restaurant & Bar
5 Şehbender Sk.For food and drinks with great views of the city.
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,One of the best clubs in town.
Munzur Cafe Bar
17/A Hasnun Galip Sk.Great live Turkish music.
Reina
44 Muallim Naci CaddesiBest known club/restaurant of Istanbul. Upscale (i.e. expensive).
Music generally starts around 23.00 here, with most of the crowds flocking to Mini from 01.00-03.00. I recommend getting there latest by 01.00 so you don’t end up standing outside, waiting.
108 locals recommend
Minimüzikhol
3 Soğancı Sk.Music generally starts around 23.00 here, with most of the crowds flocking to Mini from 01.00-03.00. I recommend getting there latest by 01.00 so you don’t end up standing outside, waiting.
Jazzclub. The venue is literally underground, spread out over two narrow, L-shaped floors below the hotel.
14 locals recommend
Nublu
Jazzclub. The venue is literally underground, spread out over two narrow, L-shaped floors below the hotel.
Food Scene
Turkuaz Pub & Restaurant
No:48 Akbıyık Cd.Fine Turkish food. Fine dining.
Şans Restaurant
No:1 1 Palmiye SokakGreat food, excellent service. Expensive.
Tria Hotel Istanbul
No:7 Terbıyık Sk.Great views. Fine dining.
Sultanahmet Fish House
No:16 Prof. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd.Fish restaurant. Fine dining.
Rana by Topaz
No:50 İnönü Cd.Fine dining with great view.
CheersPera
17 Orhan Adlı Apaydın Sk.Good sushi (rare in Turkey), wine, and cocktails.
Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.Romantic dinner with great view.
Peymane-La Cucina
7/A Alaybeyi SokakGreat mezes. Mid-range.
Babel Cafe Restaurant
56 Turnacıbaşı Cd.Food and music. Mid-range.
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı/Taksim
Meze and kebaps. Mid-range.
Varka Antakya Lezzetleri
2/E Emir Nevruz Sk.Family restaurant. Mid-range.
Picante
8/B General Yazgan Sk.Mexican food. Mid-range.
Mandabatmaz
1/A Olivya Gç.Excellent coffee and tea.
Ficcin
No:13/1 Kallavi Sk.Good Turkish food with decent prices.