Where to go in Istanbul
Yemek ortamı
You can enjoy nice places to dine and cafés to chill next to the sea
19 habitants recommandent
Marina de l'Ouest d'Istanbul
No:28 Ulusum Cd.You can enjoy nice places to dine and cafés to chill next to the sea
It is a nice place to visit and also dine. There are various restaurants that you can try, theater/concert areas close to the sea
6 habitants recommandent
Fişekhane Pazar Yeri
It is a nice place to visit and also dine. There are various restaurants that you can try, theater/concert areas close to the sea
This is one of the best places in Istanbul where you can find artisan chocolate, prepared from bean to bar.
Aroha Bean to Bar Chocolate
No:1/ 3 4. CaddesiThis is one of the best places in Istanbul where you can find artisan chocolate, prepared from bean to bar.
If you like meat dishes, this is the place where you should taste "iskender" in Istanbul, if you can't go to Bursa
Kebapçı İskender
No:3 Albay Faik Sözdener Cd.If you like meat dishes, this is the place where you should taste "iskender" in Istanbul, if you can't go to Bursa
This is the place where Salt Bae originated from. Please remember that it'd be better to make a reservation before you go. It can be a bit pricey, but you will like everything you eat.
100 habitants recommandent
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler
No:87 Nispetiye CdThis is the place where Salt Bae originated from. Please remember that it'd be better to make a reservation before you go. It can be a bit pricey, but you will like everything you eat.
This is a sort of "tapas" restaurant, but everything on the menu is so delicious that I can suggest you pick the tasting menu from the start. Be sure that you have reservations, they are mostly booked for 2 weeks in advance.
49 habitants recommandent
Aheste
No:107 Meşrutiyet Cd.This is a sort of "tapas" restaurant, but everything on the menu is so delicious that I can suggest you pick the tasting menu from the start. Be sure that you have reservations, they are mostly booked for 2 weeks in advance.
If you like sushi, this is the best place that you can eat. Ensure that you have reservations in advance, most of the time they are full all day.
Kaen Sushi
No:6 Asmadalı SokakIf you like sushi, this is the best place that you can eat. Ensure that you have reservations in advance, most of the time they are full all day.
This is one of the best bakery places that you can visit in Istanbul. It also works as a cake and chocolate factory for various occasions and you can dine there too, they have a massive menu.
9 habitants recommandent
Ceviz Ağacı
No:85 Muhittin Üstündağ Cd.This is one of the best bakery places that you can visit in Istanbul. It also works as a cake and chocolate factory for various occasions and you can dine there too, they have a massive menu.
This is the best bakery in Istanbul. They have a big menu and when you check their photos, you want to eat everything there. Please note that it can be a bit pricey, but the location is also nice that you can walk on the coast after meal.
Beyaz Fırın Bakery & Brasserie
No:18 Plaj Yolu Sk.This is the best bakery in Istanbul. They have a big menu and when you check their photos, you want to eat everything there. Please note that it can be a bit pricey, but the location is also nice that you can walk on the coast after meal.
If you like lamb meat, this is the best place that you can eat "Cag Kebap"
26 habitants recommandent
Şehzade Cağ Kebap
No:6 Hoca Paşa Sk.If you like lamb meat, this is the best place that you can eat "Cag Kebap"
Gezilecek yerler
This place is the oldest shopping mall ever, established hundreds of years ago
810 habitants recommandent
Grand Bazar
Beyazıt CaddesiThis place is the oldest shopping mall ever, established hundreds of years ago
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı SarayıThis was the heart of the Ottoman empire
This place can be considered as a huge park with a great sea view
112 habitants recommandent
Parc Emirgan
Emirgan SokakThis place can be considered as a huge park with a great sea view
This is one of the places that you should visit and take places of the beautiful Bosphorus
11 habitants recommandent
Otağtepe Fatih Korusu
This is one of the places that you should visit and take places of the beautiful Bosphorus
This is one of the nicest shopping malls that you can visit in Istanbul, on the Europe side. It simply has everything that you need.
6 habitants recommandent
Vadi İstanbul
No:109/C Cendere CaddesiThis is one of the nicest shopping malls that you can visit in Istanbul, on the Europe side. It simply has everything that you need.
Go to the arboretum when the weather is nice. It can be considered as a small forest that you can walk through and see various of different floras.
43 habitants recommandent
Ataturk Arboretumu
Atatürk ArboretumuGo to the arboretum when the weather is nice. It can be considered as a small forest that you can walk through and see various of different floras.
This is one of the interesting museums that you can visit, you can even visit inside of an old submarine
81 habitants recommandent
Musée Rahmi M. Koç
No:5 Aziz Sk.This is one of the interesting museums that you can visit, you can even visit inside of an old submarine
This place can be considered as an open mall with a port, where you can enjoy next to the sea
164 habitants recommandent
Exploitations portuaires de Galataport
This place can be considered as an open mall with a port, where you can enjoy next to the sea
This is one of the biggest malls in Istanbul, where you can find almost everything you need on the Asian side.
18 habitants recommandent
Metropol Istanbul
Gazi SokakThis is one of the biggest malls in Istanbul, where you can find almost everything you need on the Asian side.
In this place, you can find historical toys that you might have never heard of, and their history of evolution
56 habitants recommandent
Musée des jouets d'Istanbul
No:15 Dr. Zeki Zeren SkIn this place, you can find historical toys that you might have never heard of, and their history of evolution
This is a nice mall that you can visit, especially next to a big aquarium and surrounded by cafes and restaurants just next to the sea. Ensure to catch the sea view and walk/bike on the coast.
57 habitants recommandent
Aqua Florya
93-93/1 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.This is a nice mall that you can visit, especially next to a big aquarium and surrounded by cafes and restaurants just next to the sea. Ensure to catch the sea view and walk/bike on the coast.
Semtler
This place is a combination of the past and today. On some streets, you'll see old houses from the Ottoman empire, a huge school of Greeks on the hill, cute cafés where you can chill and sea-restaurants with music and drinks to enjoy.
256 habitants recommandent
Balat
This place is a combination of the past and today. On some streets, you'll see old houses from the Ottoman empire, a huge school of Greeks on the hill, cute cafés where you can chill and sea-restaurants with music and drinks to enjoy.
Walk through the Kadıköy or pick the old tram to go around the center of it. This is the best place to live in Istanbul.
505 habitants recommandent
Kadıköy
Walk through the Kadıköy or pick the old tram to go around the center of it. This is the best place to live in Istanbul.
Karaköy is a place mix with historical buildings and places and nice cafés where youngsters are hanging out
252 habitants recommandent
Karaköy
Karaköy is a place mix with historical buildings and places and nice cafés where youngsters are hanging out
Ortaköy
Walk through Ortakoy, have a "Kumpir" and take the Bosphorus tour
Bebek is the Turkish correspondence of "baby". This is a nice place next to the sea that you can walk through, but bear in mind that it can be crowded. Try not to come here by car, it can be difficult to park here.
168 habitants recommandent
Bebek
Bebek is the Turkish correspondence of "baby". This is a nice place next to the sea that you can walk through, but bear in mind that it can be crowded. Try not to come here by car, it can be difficult to park here.
Go to Beşiktaş, try Karadeniz "Döner", visit the street of breakfasters, try Valonia's chocolate cakes, walk through the road to Ortakoy and inhale the fresh air, mixed with the sea
234 habitants recommandent
Beşiktaş
Go to Beşiktaş, try Karadeniz "Döner", visit the street of breakfasters, try Valonia's chocolate cakes, walk through the road to Ortakoy and inhale the fresh air, mixed with the sea
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Marmaray is the best option to go places close to the sea
Take the Marmaray train to go to places close to the sea.
You can also leave on the integrated stops and take different metros to go inside of the city.
Coutumes et culture
Try to bargain at the small shops
Most probably they overcharge tourists, try to make bargain
Manières de faire des économises
Be careful with the Taxi's
Especially around the old city (Eminonu, Laleli etc.) and luxury places, taxi drivers may try to overcharge you. Ask them how much would they take you to a place in advance; or use taxi calling apps Bitaksi, Uber (calls taxi) or Getir (Bitaksi integrated) to see the ETA's and estimated prices.
Déplacements
Metrobus is the fastest way to move on the main road (E5)
But during work hours (especially in the mornings and the evenings) it can be really crowded, so watch out.