Guidebook for İstanbul
Arts & Culture
One of the top (and closest) venues to see live music of all kinds. See their website for schedule.
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Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,One of the top (and closest) venues to see live music of all kinds. See their website for schedule.
A great small venue to hear live music. One of my favorites! See their website for schedule.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Salon Iksv
No:5 Şişhane Sk.A great small venue to hear live music. One of my favorites! See their website for schedule.
A unique space with fabulous views of the Bosphorus. Also features a small cinema screening independent, arthouse, and foreign films. See their website for more information.
618 Einheimische empfehlen
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.A unique space with fabulous views of the Bosphorus. Also features a small cinema screening independent, arthouse, and foreign films. See their website for more information.
Drinks & Nightlife
With a panoramic view of downtown Istanbul, this rooftop restaurant/bar is perfect for a cold beer/meal around sunset, especially in the summertime.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Balkon Restaurant & Bar
5 Şehbender Sk.With a panoramic view of downtown Istanbul, this rooftop restaurant/bar is perfect for a cold beer/meal around sunset, especially in the summertime.
Small and charming, this is one of the coolest spots to listen to live DJs and dance through the night. Usually gets started around 11-12. Gay-friendly.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Gizli Bahçe
No:15 Nevizade Sk.Small and charming, this is one of the coolest spots to listen to live DJs and dance through the night. Usually gets started around 11-12. Gay-friendly.
A cozy wine bar (especially when it's cold outside) with a great selection of wines.
80 Einheimische empfehlen
Sensus Wine Boutique Galata
No:5 Büyük Hendek Cd.A cozy wine bar (especially when it's cold outside) with a great selection of wines.
Food Scene
Stroll down Nevizade for a taste of Istanbul nightlife, especially if you want to sit outside for a nice fish dinner or a cold beer. Perfect for socializing or people-watching!
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Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade SokakStroll down Nevizade for a taste of Istanbul nightlife, especially if you want to sit outside for a nice fish dinner or a cold beer. Perfect for socializing or people-watching!
If you feel like a ferry ride to the Asian side, Kadikoy is perfect for a walk through the local markets and a nice meal at Ciya, famous for its delicious and authentic Turkish cuisine.
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Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe SokağıIf you feel like a ferry ride to the Asian side, Kadikoy is perfect for a walk through the local markets and a nice meal at Ciya, famous for its delicious and authentic Turkish cuisine.
Just around the corner from my flat, this cafe/restaurant has the best classical Turkish breakfast spread I have ever eaten in Istanbul. Plus a very charming atmosphere. You will not be sorry.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Privato Restaurant
No:3 Tımarcı Sk.Just around the corner from my flat, this cafe/restaurant has the best classical Turkish breakfast spread I have ever eaten in Istanbul. Plus a very charming atmosphere. You will not be sorry.
Located just off of Galata square, this is the best place to go for a great seafood dinner!
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Füreyya Galata Tantuni
2/B Serdar-ı Ekrem CaddesiLocated just off of Galata square, this is the best place to go for a great seafood dinner!
Cool and relaxing hang-out spot for a meal or drink, especially in the summertime, when you can sit outside in the shade.
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Urban Cafe
No:6/A Galatasaray Kartal sokCool and relaxing hang-out spot for a meal or drink, especially in the summertime, when you can sit outside in the shade.
Go here to be floored by a beautiful array of Turkish sweets and desserts. You won't know which one to choose!
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Saray Muhallebicisi - Beyoğlu
NO:107 İstiklal Cd.Go here to be floored by a beautiful array of Turkish sweets and desserts. You won't know which one to choose!
This is where the cool kids go to drink coffee. Great space and relaxing atmosphere. If you're passing through karakoy, be sure to stop in.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.This is where the cool kids go to drink coffee. Great space and relaxing atmosphere. If you're passing through karakoy, be sure to stop in.
A gourmet food store/restaurant with an impressive display of fresh food! Great for breakfast or dessert. Pick what you want and enjoy!
76 Einheimische empfehlen
Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.A gourmet food store/restaurant with an impressive display of fresh food! Great for breakfast or dessert. Pick what you want and enjoy!
Everything Else
On your way to or from Sultanahmet, be sure to stop and sit under the Galata bridge for a drink/snack. Great place to sun yourself and watch the boats pass by.
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Galatabrücke
Galata KöprüsüOn your way to or from Sultanahmet, be sure to stop and sit under the Galata bridge for a drink/snack. Great place to sun yourself and watch the boats pass by.
If you have the cash, this is a beautiful place to go for a traditional Turkish bath, scrub, and massage. Separate men's and women's quarters. Built in 1556, reservations only.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam
2 Ayasofya MeydanıIf you have the cash, this is a beautiful place to go for a traditional Turkish bath, scrub, and massage. Separate men's and women's quarters. Built in 1556, reservations only.
One of the best things to do in Istanbul is take a Bosphorus cruise. Get tickets at the Şehir Hatları Bosphorus lines sales office. Be careful to avoid the hustlers selling more expensive tours!
Eminönü Gezi İskelesi
One of the best things to do in Istanbul is take a Bosphorus cruise. Get tickets at the Şehir Hatları Bosphorus lines sales office. Be careful to avoid the hustlers selling more expensive tours!