Guidebook for Istanbul
Arts & Culture
Kuruçeşme Arena
One of the best consert arena in Istanbul near the bosphorus.
Presents you a unique chance to explore the fascinating world of sea mammals. (closed on mondays, tuesday-between fiday at 11, weekends at 14.)
7 locals recommend
Istanbul Dolphinarium
Presents you a unique chance to explore the fascinating world of sea mammals. (closed on mondays, tuesday-between fiday at 11, weekends at 14.)
It is one of the shopping mall that sells the better products with the lower prices. (10.00-22.00)
16 locals recommend
Olivium Outlet Center
No:30 Prof. Muammer Aksoy Cad.It is one of the shopping mall that sells the better products with the lower prices. (10.00-22.00)
(10.00 – 20.00, tickets: 29 tl)the biggest thematic aquarium of the world. It holds a leading position among worldwide aquariums by volume, variety of fish species, and the activities on travel routes
28 locals recommend
Istanbul Aquarium
No:93 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.(10.00 – 20.00, tickets: 29 tl)the biggest thematic aquarium of the world. It holds a leading position among worldwide aquariums by volume, variety of fish species, and the activities on travel routes
The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are from Istanbul, 45 are from Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey.
80 locals recommend
Miniaturk
No:7 İmrahor Cd.The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are from Istanbul, 45 are from Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey.
also known since the medieval Byzantine period as Leander's Tower, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of Bosphorus strait 200 m off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak Mevkiialso known since the medieval Byzantine period as Leander's Tower, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of Bosphorus strait 200 m off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, built in 1458, was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
75 locals recommend
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, built in 1458, was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. It has an amazing view of the city.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. It has an amazing view of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best places in Istanbul to dring "rakı". The building is 150 years old and has a great ambiance.
228 locals recommend
Çiçek Pasajı Manolya Restaurant
One of the best places in Istanbul to dring "rakı". The building is 150 years old and has a great ambiance.
Multi-purpose performance center. Babylon presents a monthly program featuring eclectic selections from jazz to reggae, world music to electronica, Latin to Turkish vibes as well as indie pop and rock
118 locals recommend
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,Multi-purpose performance center. Babylon presents a monthly program featuring eclectic selections from jazz to reggae, world music to electronica, Latin to Turkish vibes as well as indie pop and rock
It is one of the famous night clubs in Istanbul and its location is one of the best spots in bopshorus.
62 locals recommend
Sortie Restaurant
No:54 Muallim Naci Cd.It is one of the famous night clubs in Istanbul and its location is one of the best spots in bopshorus.
Reina is the famous night club in Istanbul. Actually, Reina's reputation exceeded the borders of the country. It is the gathering point of high society.
24 locals recommend
Reina
Reina is the famous night club in Istanbul. Actually, Reina's reputation exceeded the borders of the country. It is the gathering point of high society.
Sightseeing
The second largest and greenest island of the Princess Islands. Kamariotissa and Edward Barton's gravestone are the interesting places.
39 locals recommend
Heybeliada
The second largest and greenest island of the Princess Islands. Kamariotissa and Edward Barton's gravestone are the interesting places.
Visitors explore the island by foot; by riding a bicycle (you can rent); or in horse-drawn phaeton carriages which function like taxi cabs, also offering "round-the-island" sightseeing tours.
171 locals recommend
Büyükada
Visitors explore the island by foot; by riding a bicycle (you can rent); or in horse-drawn phaeton carriages which function like taxi cabs, also offering "round-the-island" sightseeing tours.
Food Scene
Set Balık Restoran
No:8 Mısır Cd.It is one of the elegant places in Istanbul to eat sea foods.
Namlı is one of the elegant places that you can eat delicious Turkis kebabs.
7 locals recommend
Namlı Kebap
no:3 Gonca SokakNamlı is one of the elegant places that you can eat delicious Turkis kebabs.
Baklava is world wide famous Turkish desert. Karaköy Güllüoğlu is the best place when you want baklava.
151 locals recommend
Karakoy Gulluoglu
No:67 Kemankeş CaddesiBaklava is world wide famous Turkish desert. Karaköy Güllüoğlu is the best place when you want baklava.
It is one the best and well-known cafe in Istanbul with the uniqe golden horn view.
77 locals recommend
Pierre Loti
No:20 Karyağdı Sk.It is one the best and well-known cafe in Istanbul with the uniqe golden horn view.
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
One of the well-known water pipe cafe in Istanbul.
This is the place that you can find many cafe's selling water pipes.
12 locals recommend
Tophane-Karaköy
This is the place that you can find many cafe's selling water pipes.
It is one of the best location to drink a coffe, tea with the uniqe bosphorus and dolmabahce palace view.
12 locals recommend
Dolmabahçe Mosque
34 Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.It is one of the best location to drink a coffe, tea with the uniqe bosphorus and dolmabahce palace view.
Everything Else
Şeref is the only location to eat lamb meat that cooked very slowly. You have to try eat without hesitation. It will worth it.
7 locals recommend
Siirt Şeref Buryan
No:34 Serdab Sok.Şeref is the only location to eat lamb meat that cooked very slowly. You have to try eat without hesitation. It will worth it.
In Ortaköy, you can find bosphorus tour to explore beautiful view of Istanbul.
7 locals recommend
Ortakoy Iskelesi
In Ortaköy, you can find bosphorus tour to explore beautiful view of Istanbul.
There are many small shops that famous with their baked potato.
218 locals recommend
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.There are many small shops that famous with their baked potato.
Çapa Tıp Fk.
It is one of the well-known hospital and closest one to your flat.
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.Rüstem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.Rüstem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.
(10.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays, tickets: museum: 12,5tl, submarine: 7 tl)The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications.
81 locals recommend
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
No:5 Aziz Sk.(10.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays, tickets: museum: 12,5tl, submarine: 7 tl)The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications.
Nicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 20 TL (weekdays); 30 TL. (Weekends)
8 locals recommend
Zara Technical Appliances Repair
No:70 Okul Cd.Nicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 20 TL (weekdays); 30 TL. (Weekends)
Nicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 30 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends)
15 locals recommend
Burc Beach
Nicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 30 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends)
Nicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 25 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends)
17 locals recommend
Solar Beach Therapy
32 kilya cadNicest places to swim in Istanbul which is located at the northern part. 25 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends)
A Uniqe place to take a turkish bath – Hamam.
Services:
Self-service-45 tl
Traditional style-69 tl
71 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.A Uniqe place to take a turkish bath – Hamam.
Services:
Self-service-45 tl
Traditional style-69 tl
(09.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world
88 locals recommend
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site Command
No:2 Vali Konağı Cd.(09.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world
Istanbul Modern Art Museum a.k.a İstanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey, inaugurated on December 11, 2004.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Istanbul Modern Art Museum a.k.a İstanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey, inaugurated on December 11, 2004.
The Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Fatih, famous for being made of cast iron.
27 locals recommend
Saint Stefan - Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Mürselpaşa CaddesiThe Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Fatih, famous for being made of cast iron.
The Church of St. George is the principal Greek Orthodox cathedral still in use in Istanbul. Since about 1600, it has been the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
92 locals recommend
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.The Church of St. George is the principal Greek Orthodox cathedral still in use in Istanbul. Since about 1600, it has been the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
A beautiful tribute to British soldiers' lives lost during the Crimean War, the neogothic Anglican Church of Beyoglu (often referred to as the 'Crimean Church') was built entirely from stone.
32 locals recommend
Kırım Church
No:52 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.A beautiful tribute to British soldiers' lives lost during the Crimean War, the neogothic Anglican Church of Beyoglu (often referred to as the 'Crimean Church') was built entirely from stone.
The Valens Aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople.
10 locals recommend
Valens Aqueduct
The Valens Aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople.
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 20 tl)Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence
92 locals recommend
Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa Caddesi(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 20 tl)Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 10 tl)Yıldız Palace, meaning "Star Palace", was built in 1880 designed by the Armenian architect family of Balyans.
31 locals recommend
Yıldız Palace
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 10 tl)Yıldız Palace, meaning "Star Palace", was built in 1880 designed by the Armenian architect family of Balyans.
Column of Constantine-The Column of Constantine (or Burnt Column) is a Roman monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD.
26 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş
Column of Constantine-The Column of Constantine (or Burnt Column) is a Roman monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD.
09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 15 tl, closed on Wednesdays)The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (the Chora Museum, Mosque or Church) is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 15 tl, closed on Wednesdays)The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (the Chora Museum, Mosque or Church) is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.
the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Constantinople/Istanbul. built in 1725 by the local Italian community of Istanbul.
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Constantinople/Istanbul. built in 1725 by the local Italian community of Istanbul.
Taksim Square is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul.
684 locals recommend
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiTaksim Square is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul.
The last palace of the Ottomans which built in 1843-1855. (08.30 – 16.00 except Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets: Official Part: 30 tl, Harem (Privy Chambers): 20 tl, Common ticket for both: 40 tl)
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiThe last palace of the Ottomans which built in 1843-1855. (08.30 – 16.00 except Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets: Official Part: 30 tl, Harem (Privy Chambers): 20 tl, Common ticket for both: 40 tl)
Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops, though jewelry and other high-margin goods have begun to move in(08.30 – 19.00 except Sundays.)
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops, though jewelry and other high-margin goods have begun to move in(08.30 – 19.00 except Sundays.)
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.closed on Sundays
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.closed on Sundays
The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Sinan Pasha" in 1551-1558.
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Sinan Pasha" in 1551-1558.
The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey(09:00 - 17:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
65 locals recommend
Ibrahim Pasha Palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
44 Atmeydanı Cd.The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey(09:00 - 17:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
The museum was founded by decree as the Imperial Museum in 1891. It was the first museum to feature Turkish art(09:00 - 19:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The museum was founded by decree as the Imperial Museum in 1891. It was the first museum to feature Turkish art(09:00 - 19:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
(09.00 - 18.30. Ticket: 10 tl) 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.(09.00 - 18.30. Ticket: 10 tl) The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
(09.00 - 17.00 except Tuesdays. Ticket: 25 tl, for Harem section: 15 tl) IT was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
(09.00 - 17.00 except Tuesdays. Ticket: 25 tl, for Harem section: 15 tl) IT was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
(09.00 - 19.00 except Mondays. Ticket: 25 tl) Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum. built in 360.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya Meydanı(09.00 - 19.00 except Mondays. Ticket: 25 tl) Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum. built in 360.
Blue mosque (free)- The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Blue mosque (free)- The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616.
Aksaray station
It is the first station of the metro
Your tram station. You will use it to go to old peninsula, karaköy, eminönü areas and most of the historical palaces like grandbazaar, topkapi palace, blue mosque
7 locals recommend
Haseki station
Your tram station. You will use it to go to old peninsula, karaköy, eminönü areas and most of the historical palaces like grandbazaar, topkapi palace, blue mosque
Shopping
FİNSPOR
Forum istanbul is the largest shopping center in Europe. (10.00-22.00)
It is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
21 locals recommend
İstinye Park AVM
İstinye Park AVMIt is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
Metrocity AVM Kapalı Otoparkı
One of the well known shopping mall in Istanbul. (10.00-22.00)
The uniqe part one this shopping mall is the height of its building. It is the talles building in Istanbul and has a terrace that you can see all Istanbul. (10.00-22.00)
7 locals recommend
Safir
8 Kahraman Sk.The uniqe part one this shopping mall is the height of its building. It is the talles building in Istanbul and has a terrace that you can see all Istanbul. (10.00-22.00)
Kanyon Mall is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
81 locals recommend
Kanyon AVM
Kanyon AVMKanyon Mall is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
One of the well-known and biggest shopping mall in Istanbul. Visiting time: 10.00-22.00
344 locals recommend
Istanbul Cevahir Mall
No:22 Büyükdere Cd.One of the well-known and biggest shopping mall in Istanbul. Visiting time: 10.00-22.00
It is a very close shopping mall to your flat where you can find dress shops, restaurants and sturbucks.
35 locals recommend
Historia AVM
It is a very close shopping mall to your flat where you can find dress shops, restaurants and sturbucks.