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Sishane is the end of Istiklal Avenue and also the last stop of the European Side Metro Line after Taksim. The closest exit is "Istiklal"
Metro STOP: Sishane
EXIT: istiklal
14 locals recommend
Swedish Consulate
no:239 İstiklal Cd.Sishane is the end of Istiklal Avenue and also the last stop of the European Side Metro Line after Taksim. The closest exit is "Istiklal"
Metro STOP: Sishane
EXIT: istiklal
The tram begins from Kabatas (where you can take ferries to Uskudar) and goes through most of the attractions in the Golden Horn area. The nearest stop is Tophane.
82 locals recommend
Tophane station
The tram begins from Kabatas (where you can take ferries to Uskudar) and goes through most of the attractions in the Golden Horn area. The nearest stop is Tophane.
This is the beginning of the world famous pedestrian street "Istiklal Avenue"
It is also where the Airport Shuttle HAVATAS stop is.
Metro STOP: Taksim
EXIT: Taksim Square
18 locals recommend
French Consulate
No:8 İstiklal Cd.This is the beginning of the world famous pedestrian street "Istiklal Avenue"
It is also where the Airport Shuttle HAVATAS stop is.
Metro STOP: Taksim
EXIT: Taksim Square
Karaköy Pier
No:13 Rıhtım Cd.You can have a half an hour cruise to the neighbor continent! :-)
This is the end of the Istiklal Avenue. There is a cute square and an old two-stop tram if you are too lazy to go to/from Karakoy. You can top-up your public transportation card there.
86 locals recommend
Sishane
32 Dr. Bedii Gorbon Sk.This is the end of the Istiklal Avenue. There is a cute square and an old two-stop tram if you are too lazy to go to/from Karakoy. You can top-up your public transportation card there.
This is a cool space for startup companies and visitors to work. On a rare occasion where I won't be available for check in/out you can pickup/dropoff your keys from/to here 9AM-9PM
9 locals recommend
Workinton
15 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.This is a cool space for startup companies and visitors to work. On a rare occasion where I won't be available for check in/out you can pickup/dropoff your keys from/to here 9AM-9PM
Sightseeing
It is my personal favorite landmark :-) I hope you will like it too!
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
It is my personal favorite landmark :-) I hope you will like it too!
Food Scene
Tiny spot with friendly staff and amazingly cheap and delicious assortment of home-made Turkish food
65 locals recommend
Galata Kitchen
9 B Tatar Beyi Sk.Tiny spot with friendly staff and amazingly cheap and delicious assortment of home-made Turkish food
Drinks & Nightlife
Best wine house in Istanbul, where you can taste hundreds of local wines and cheeses.
80 locals recommend
Sensus Wine Boutique Galata
No:5 Büyük Hendek Cd.Best wine house in Istanbul, where you can taste hundreds of local wines and cheeses.
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Indie Jazz club, my personal favorite.
One of the best music venues in Istanbul, make sure to check their lineup on Biletix before your arrival.
118 locals recommend
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,One of the best music venues in Istanbul, make sure to check their lineup on Biletix before your arrival.