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Food Scene
A peaceful garden with an old palace in it. No one goes there often.
68 locals recommend
Ihlamur Pavilion
Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu SokakA peaceful garden with an old palace in it. No one goes there often.
This is the best island in the city. Go there by taking a ship from Kabatas. From my apartment, go to Kabatas by bus from Ertugrul Sitesi stop.
30 locals recommend
Burgaz Island
This is the best island in the city. Go there by taking a ship from Kabatas. From my apartment, go to Kabatas by bus from Ertugrul Sitesi stop.
This place' s tapas are great. Also they have live classical turkish music on Wednesday and Saturday. Go there and drink raki with tapas.
Küçük Meyhane
5 Nevizade Sk.This place' s tapas are great. Also they have live classical turkish music on Wednesday and Saturday. Go there and drink raki with tapas.
İskembe corbasi is a soup that everybody can not have. If you want to be crazy drink it when you are drunk. It makes you wake up immediately with its garlic :)
Cumhuriyet Iskembe Salonu
İskembe corbasi is a soup that everybody can not have. If you want to be crazy drink it when you are drunk. It makes you wake up immediately with its garlic :)
Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.A nice coffee. Also explore around it. It is a trendy neighbourhood.
Not cheap but if you want meat in a traditional way, just go there. Not cheap.
15 locals recommend
Zubeyir Grill Restaurant
Bekar SokakNot cheap but if you want meat in a traditional way, just go there. Not cheap.
Ciragan Restaurant
37 Çırağan Cd.An old and cheap place where local mid class people go.
Ficcin
No:13/1 Kallavi Sk.A good place to eat lunch or dinner.
Everything Else
A museum. Actually the Baroque building is good to be seen. Also the see and garden is good.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiA museum. Actually the Baroque building is good to be seen. Also the see and garden is good.
This guy is very famous with his ice cream (sorbet). He uses fresh fruits and he does not add any artificials.
Yaşar Usta ice cream
17/F Akçam CdThis guy is very famous with his ice cream (sorbet). He uses fresh fruits and he does not add any artificials.
Sightseeing
Biggest park close to my apartment. You can walk this 2 km with your book, drinks and snacks, you will enjoy the forest.
195 locals recommend
Yildiz Park
Çırağan CaddesiBiggest park close to my apartment. You can walk this 2 km with your book, drinks and snacks, you will enjoy the forest.
If you want to explore Taksim Square. You can go there by taking a bus from Erturgul Sitesi Stop.
684 locals recommend
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiIf you want to explore Taksim Square. You can go there by taking a bus from Erturgul Sitesi Stop.
Maçka Democracy Park
Mim Kemal Öke CaddesiAnother park where you can sit and relax.
This is one of the best places you ve ever seen. Forget about other touristical hamams. Just go there and see the location, feel its vibe. Also there is a little store sells interesting things.
105 locals recommend
Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam
1 Hamam Sk.This is one of the best places you ve ever seen. Forget about other touristical hamams. Just go there and see the location, feel its vibe. Also there is a little store sells interesting things.
A conservative neighbourhood where you can find a lot of art galleries. Go and explore them.
7 locals recommend
Boğazkesen Caddesi
Boğazkesen CaddesiA conservative neighbourhood where you can find a lot of art galleries. Go and explore them.
Climb and see the city in a clean weather. But don' t eat and drink inside, just see the view.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
Climb and see the city in a clean weather. But don' t eat and drink inside, just see the view.
Maritime Museum
No:6 Beşiktaş Cd.A naval museum I ve never been. You may like it tho.
Walk across the Bosphorus, eat something or drink a beer. Have fun.
9 locals recommend
Bebek Arnavutköy Caddesi
Bebek Arnavutköy CaddesiWalk across the Bosphorus, eat something or drink a beer. Have fun.
Amazing parts of the city. Go there and explore by walking & climbing.
17 locals recommend
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols
1 Tevkii Cafer Mektebi Sk.Amazing parts of the city. Go there and explore by walking & climbing.
An interesting place. Stay inside for 30 mins to feel its vibe. Don't shop, see and leave.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.An interesting place. Stay inside for 30 mins to feel its vibe. Don't shop, see and leave.
I think there is nothing in the museum but the architecture and history is cool.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
I think there is nothing in the museum but the architecture and history is cool.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a nice bar. You can go to Kadikoy from Besiktas by ship. Don' t forget to use your transportation card.
96 locals recommend
Karga Bar
No:16 Kadife Sk.This is a nice bar. You can go to Kadikoy from Besiktas by ship. Don' t forget to use your transportation card.
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,Check out the live music events here.
Kaset Bistro
No:61/A Barbaros Blv.Not bad food, good ambiance, free wifi.
Shopping
Kanyon AVM
Kanyon AVMI don't like malls but this is a good one.