Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Ysabel Restaurant
No:14A Plaj Yolu SokakGood food and cocktails.
Brasserie Noir
455 1 Bağdat Cd.French, World Cuisine, Sushi
The Townhouse
No13 Plaj Yolu SokakBar Food
Bistro 33
10 Zincirli Köşk Sk.Italian, Pizza
Günaydın Kebap Restaurant Şaşkınbakkal
58/1 Kazım Özalp SokakBest Kebab Restaurant
Our local / extended living room. Go there any time of the day, and you won’t regret.
122 Einheimische empfehlen
Journey
21/A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Our local / extended living room. Go there any time of the day, and you won’t regret.
stanbul has become our everything: bar, office, restaurant, club, cinema, rooftop pool.. so if you are a member or have member friends, it’s worth staying there, or at least spending some time.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Soho House Istanbul
56 Meşrutiyet Cd.stanbul has become our everything: bar, office, restaurant, club, cinema, rooftop pool.. so if you are a member or have member friends, it’s worth staying there, or at least spending some time.
If you are seeking a shelter with your book/mac around Galata.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Mavra Cafe Design Workshop
31/A Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.If you are seeking a shelter with your book/mac around Galata.
Our favorite mode of dining: small meze platters and raki served at its best
160 Einheimische empfehlen
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.Our favorite mode of dining: small meze platters and raki served at its best
An institution with great service and simply delicious mezes. Somehow very popular among the art scene.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Asmalı Cavit
16/D Asmalı Mescit Cd.An institution with great service and simply delicious mezes. Somehow very popular among the art scene.
Neighborhoods
The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views. Nearby are the pine forests of Dil Burnu National Park. The Museum of the Princes’ Islands has exhibits on the islands’ history
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Buyukada Iskelesi
The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views. Nearby are the pine forests of Dil Burnu National Park. The Museum of the Princes’ Islands has exhibits on the islands’ history
Hupalupa İstanbul - a closed playground for kids.
https://hupalupa.com.tr/en
Metropol İstanbul AVM Çıkışı
Metropol İstanbul AVM ÇıkışıHupalupa İstanbul - a closed playground for kids.
https://hupalupa.com.tr/en
Museum
İstanbul Modern, a.k.a. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum focuses on artists from Turkey
618 Einheimische empfehlen
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.İstanbul Modern, a.k.a. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum focuses on artists from Turkey
Arter is a contemporary art museum in the Dolapdere district of Istanbul, Turkey. A subsidiary of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, Arter was opened in 2010 with the aim of providing a sustainable infrastructure for producing and exhibiting contemporary art.
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Arter
No:13 Irmak Cd.Arter is a contemporary art museum in the Dolapdere district of Istanbul, Turkey. A subsidiary of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, Arter was opened in 2010 with the aim of providing a sustainable infrastructure for producing and exhibiting contemporary art.
Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi
209 Einheimische empfehlen
SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi
Pera-Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.Borusan Contemporary
No:5 Balta Limanı Hisar Cd.Depo
12 Lüleci Hendek Cd.Art Gallery
The Pill
181 Mürselpaşa CaddesiPilot Galeri
Öktem Aykut
99 Aybastı Sk.Galeri Nev İstanbul
Galerist
1 Meşrutiyet Cd.artSumer
no:32/A Baruthane Deresi SokakPi Artworks
No:32 Piyalepaşa BulvarıX-Ist
No:50 Kat:2 Mumhane CaddesiDirimart
Concert & Late night tales
Babylon
1 Silahşör Caddesi & Birahane SokakThe last independent venue standing. Eclectic & very interesting acts
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Salon Iksv
No:5 Şişhane Sk.The last independent venue standing. Eclectic & very interesting acts
It’s a crime if one comes to Istanbul and does not go to Mini. From Thursday until Saturday, starts around 2, closes vers 6. Do not miss if Baris K is playing. Closed during summer
108 Einheimische empfehlen
Minimüzikhol
3 Soğancı Sk.It’s a crime if one comes to Istanbul and does not go to Mini. From Thursday until Saturday, starts around 2, closes vers 6. Do not miss if Baris K is playing. Closed during summer
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Jazz only
Arka Oda
No:18/A Kadife Sk.Arkaoda or an oasis with good music and crowd