Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
Designed by Mimar Sinan – architect to Suleiman the Magnificent – this hammam dates from the 1580s, It reopened in 2012 as a luxury hammam with an unexpectedly minimalist interior.
21 locals recommend
Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque
50 Kemeraltı Cd.Designed by Mimar Sinan – architect to Suleiman the Magnificent – this hammam dates from the 1580s, It reopened in 2012 as a luxury hammam with an unexpectedly minimalist interior.
Arts & Culture
A thriving international arts and cultural platformç Headquartered at its art gallery and office in Karaköy, Istanbul'74 organises world-class exhibitions, workshops and festivals such as Istancool,
ISTANBUL'74
29 Süleyman Seba Cd.A thriving international arts and cultural platformç Headquartered at its art gallery and office in Karaköy, Istanbul'74 organises world-class exhibitions, workshops and festivals such as Istancool,
An ellipsis is the three dots (…) that follow an incomplete statement. Istanbul's only dedicated photography gallery, chose the name to reflect her desire to leave visitors speechless.
Elipsis Gallery
An ellipsis is the three dots (…) that follow an incomplete statement. Istanbul's only dedicated photography gallery, chose the name to reflect her desire to leave visitors speechless.
A second-generation gallerist, Sümer fosters cutting-edge, Turkish artists who share her belief that art has the power to surprise and transform.
artSumer
no:32/A Baruthane Deresi Sokak A second-generation gallerist, Sümer fosters cutting-edge, Turkish artists who share her belief that art has the power to surprise and transform.
n a renovated 1950s warehouse, Istanbul’s first major contemporary art museum offers views across the Bosporus as well as a collection of artists such as Mark Bradford and Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.n a renovated 1950s warehouse, Istanbul’s first major contemporary art museum offers views across the Bosporus as well as a collection of artists such as Mark Bradford and Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid
This stark showroom presents contemporary jewelry by six Turkish designers. In the back workshop, owner Okutan
creates whimsical pieces, such as an exquisitely detailed brooch in the shape of an ant.
Selda Okutan Galeri
24 Pazar Tekkesi Sk.This stark showroom presents contemporary jewelry by six Turkish designers. In the back workshop, owner Okutan
creates whimsical pieces, such as an exquisitely detailed brooch in the shape of an ant.
Food Scene
The simple yet hearty menu includes a traditional Turkish breakfast, classic cafe fare and wines,speciality: delicious Albanian smoked beef.
22 locals recommend
OPS CAFE KARAKOY
No:45 Mumhane Cd.The simple yet hearty menu includes a traditional Turkish breakfast, classic cafe fare and wines,speciality: delicious Albanian smoked beef.
Julius Meinl, the Austrian coffee brand, created Karabatak as an office and hole-in-the-wall training cafe. Customers enjoyed Viennese coffee and cakes at extremely reasonable prices. .
90 locals recommend
Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.Julius Meinl, the Austrian coffee brand, created Karabatak as an office and hole-in-the-wall training cafe. Customers enjoyed Viennese coffee and cakes at extremely reasonable prices. .
Istanbul’s most beloved (and, some say, oldest) baklava shop offers a primer on pastries,
from pistachio rolls to ceviz burma (walnut bites). Geometric-tiled flooring evokes Ottoman style.
160 locals recommend
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.Istanbul’s most beloved (and, some say, oldest) baklava shop offers a primer on pastries,
from pistachio rolls to ceviz burma (walnut bites). Geometric-tiled flooring evokes Ottoman style.
opening by famed chef Didem Senol, this restaurant has become a top pick of the city’s discerning eaters. The menu changes frequently, but specialties include juicy köfte (meatballs) with mung beans.
16 locals recommend
Lokanta Maya
35 Kemankeş Caddesi opening by famed chef Didem Senol, this restaurant has become a top pick of the city’s discerning eaters. The menu changes frequently, but specialties include juicy köfte (meatballs) with mung beans.
This place started with the concept of a traditional esnaf lokantasi and added laid-back service and funky design and paying greater attention to the food. At night, it turns into a taverna.
160 locals recommend
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.This place started with the concept of a traditional esnaf lokantasi and added laid-back service and funky design and paying greater attention to the food. At night, it turns into a taverna.
Dem Karaköy
Lots of delicious tea :)
Friendly and kind staff:)
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast.
76 locals recommend
Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast.
A place that serves both traditional Turkish kebap and baklava, Köşkeroğlu might just make the best baklava you'll have in Istanbul.
12 locals recommend
Köşkeroğlu Baklava
No:46 Gümrük Sk.A place that serves both traditional Turkish kebap and baklava, Köşkeroğlu might just make the best baklava you'll have in Istanbul.
simplicity and freshness of the ingredients and the combination of the art. Everyday new menu is motto.
Frenk by Chef g
1/1 Söğüt Sk.simplicity and freshness of the ingredients and the combination of the art. Everyday new menu is motto.
Drinks & Nightlife
Serving hearty fare from Istanbul's three favourite cuisines: Turkish (panfried liver and grilled octopus), Italian (prosciutto and lasagne), and American (mini burgers and pulled pork
31 locals recommend
Unter Karakoy
Karaali Kaptan SokakServing hearty fare from Istanbul's three favourite cuisines: Turkish (panfried liver and grilled octopus), Italian (prosciutto and lasagne), and American (mini burgers and pulled pork