Drinks & Nightlife
it is the main and the most crowded street in Istanbul with bars, clubs, shops, restaurants and etc.
99 locals recommend
Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.it is the main and the most crowded street in Istanbul with bars, clubs, shops, restaurants and etc.
Sightseeing
If you climb the Galata Tower, you will have the best view of Istanbul, seeing Bosphorus, Asia, Old Istanbul, Islands and the Golden Horn.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
If you climb the Galata Tower, you will have the best view of Istanbul, seeing Bosphorus, Asia, Old Istanbul, Islands and the Golden Horn.
Gezi Park is a nice and green place which is good to have some rest and take a fresh air and very close to the apartment.
179 locals recommend
Taksim Gezi Park
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiGezi Park is a nice and green place which is good to have some rest and take a fresh air and very close to the apartment.
It is the best area in Istanbul to swim and take some fresh air at the same time. As it is called, they are small islands to have good and rest.
43 locals recommend
Kizil Adalar Island
It is the best area in Istanbul to swim and take some fresh air at the same time. As it is called, they are small islands to have good and rest.
Basilica Cistern is one of the places you will fall in love, in Istanbul. It is an underground cistern and very unique.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Basilica Cistern is one of the places you will fall in love, in Istanbul. It is an underground cistern and very unique.
Hagia Sophia is where all tourists visit, an old Cathedral converted to a Mosque and almost one thousand and five hundred years old. If you don't visit it, you cannot say that you visited Istanbul!
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia is where all tourists visit, an old Cathedral converted to a Mosque and almost one thousand and five hundred years old. If you don't visit it, you cannot say that you visited Istanbul!
Topkapi Palace is one of the main symbols of Ottoman Empire. If you want to see and learn how the Sultans and Ottoman Elites lived, I cannot suggest you a better place.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace is one of the main symbols of Ottoman Empire. If you want to see and learn how the Sultans and Ottoman Elites lived, I cannot suggest you a better place.
Sultan Ahmet I's grand architectural gift to his capital was this beautiful mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque today. Built between 1609 and 1616. One of the places you should see!
81 locals recommend
Sultan Ahmet Cami
Sultan Ahmet CamiSultan Ahmet I's grand architectural gift to his capital was this beautiful mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque today. Built between 1609 and 1616. One of the places you should see!
Chora means "country" in Greek and this beautiful Church (originally called the Church of St Saviour of Chora) lies just outside old Constantinople's city walls.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.Chora means "country" in Greek and this beautiful Church (originally called the Church of St Saviour of Chora) lies just outside old Constantinople's city walls.
Kadikoy is one of the biggest districts of Istanbul. It is the best area to see and walk around in Asian part of Istanbul
505 locals recommend
Kadıköy
Kadikoy is one of the biggest districts of Istanbul. It is the best area to see and walk around in Asian part of Istanbul
Hippodrome was begun by Septimus Severus in AD 203 and completed by Constantine the Great in AD 330. This was the center of Byzantine public life and the scene of splendid games and chariot races.
Obelisk of III. Tutmosis
Hippodrome was begun by Septimus Severus in AD 203 and completed by Constantine the Great in AD 330. This was the center of Byzantine public life and the scene of splendid games and chariot races.
Sitting high on the hill above Sultanahmet district, the Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most recognized landmarks of Istanbul. It was built for Suleyman the Magnificent between 1549 and 75.
Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex
Sitting high on the hill above Sultanahmet district, the Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most recognized landmarks of Istanbul. It was built for Suleyman the Magnificent between 1549 and 75.
Dolmabahce Palace shows the clear influence of European decoration and architecture on the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. in 1854, it replaced Topkapi Palace as the main residence of the sultans.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiDolmabahce Palace shows the clear influence of European decoration and architecture on the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. in 1854, it replaced Topkapi Palace as the main residence of the sultans.
Possibly the most perfectly pretty mosque in Istanbul, Rustem Pasha Mosque is home to the most stunningly preserved Iznik tile panels in the city.
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.Possibly the most perfectly pretty mosque in Istanbul, Rustem Pasha Mosque is home to the most stunningly preserved Iznik tile panels in the city.
Although it's a bit of a schlep on the suburban train to get out to Yedikule, this commanding fortress is well worth it. Built in the 5th century.
19 locals recommend
Yedikule Dungeons Museum
No:9 Yedikule Meydanı Sk.Although it's a bit of a schlep on the suburban train to get out to Yedikule, this commanding fortress is well worth it. Built in the 5th century.
Shopping
It is a very old bazaar like Grand Bazaar but smaller. Still a nice place to see and you can find better deals than the ones in Grand Bazaar
Egyptian Market
It is a very old bazaar like Grand Bazaar but smaller. Still a nice place to see and you can find better deals than the ones in Grand Bazaar
DeFacto
No: 124 İstiklal CaddesiIt is the closest mall where you can find very well known brands to shop.
Food Scene
It is an old bridge which you can enjoy being there and eating fresh fish, drinking wine while watching the sea under it. Even if you want and like, you can go fishing there :)
147 locals recommend
Galata Bridge
Galata KöprüsüIt is an old bridge which you can enjoy being there and eating fresh fish, drinking wine while watching the sea under it. Even if you want and like, you can go fishing there :)
Arts & Culture
If you have any idea about Mevlana and Dervishes (who turns around with sufi music for a long time), can be a good place to see. You can visit the museum and watch Dervishes.
151 locals recommend
Galata Mevlevi Museum
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.If you have any idea about Mevlana and Dervishes (who turns around with sufi music for a long time), can be a good place to see. You can visit the museum and watch Dervishes.
This important museum complex brings together a staggering array of artifacts from Turkey and throughout the Middle East and sweeps through the vast breadth of history of this region. So much to see!
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
This important museum complex brings together a staggering array of artifacts from Turkey and throughout the Middle East and sweeps through the vast breadth of history of this region. So much to see!
Housed in the palace of Ibrahim Pasha, who was Grand Vizier for Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, this museum is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in Ottoman art.
65 locals recommend
Ibrahim Pasha Palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
44 Atmeydanı Cd.Housed in the palace of Ibrahim Pasha, who was Grand Vizier for Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, this museum is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in Ottoman art.
Before Emperor Justinian built the Hagia Sophia, he had to test out if the building would work structurally, so he built this miniature version first. It is well worth a visit.
63 locals recommend
Little Hagia Sophia
No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii SokagiBefore Emperor Justinian built the Hagia Sophia, he had to test out if the building would work structurally, so he built this miniature version first. It is well worth a visit.
Everything Else
To reach deeper parts of Istanbul, you can use the Metro (Subway) Station and it is very close to the apartment.
112 locals recommend
Taksim Metro Station
3 A Tak-ı Zafer Cd.To reach deeper parts of Istanbul, you can use the Metro (Subway) Station and it is very close to the apartment.
It is a stop which you can go to Old Istanbul, where all the tourists go to. Old Istanbul contains the most of the history Istanbul has
46 locals recommend
Kabataş
It is a stop which you can go to Old Istanbul, where all the tourists go to. Old Istanbul contains the most of the history Istanbul has
Grand Bazaar is maybe the best place to find souvenirs, delights and gifts for your family and friends. It is both historical and very well known place.
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiGrand Bazaar is maybe the best place to find souvenirs, delights and gifts for your family and friends. It is both historical and very well known place.
Maiden's Tower is symbol of Istanbul, it stands on the sea just like an island but it is a tower. Ask me the legend about it, if you want. Now, there is a very nice and good restaurant inside it.
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak MevkiiMaiden's Tower is symbol of Istanbul, it stands on the sea just like an island but it is a tower. Ask me the legend about it, if you want. Now, there is a very nice and good restaurant inside it.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the second airport of Istanbul. It was the second biggest when it was built. It has both international and domestic flights like Ataturk Airport.
57 locals recommend
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the second airport of Istanbul. It was the second biggest when it was built. It has both international and domestic flights like Ataturk Airport.
This is the one of the best and historical hamams (bath) in Istanbul. Additionally, it is near to the apartment. There are other good hamams, too, but that one is close and good enough.
88 locals recommend
Historical Galatasaray Bath
8 Turnacıbaşı Cd.This is the one of the best and historical hamams (bath) in Istanbul. Additionally, it is near to the apartment. There are other good hamams, too, but that one is close and good enough.
Ortakoy is a very good place to enjoy the view of unique Bosphorus. If you like walking by the sea, a long sidewalk by the sea is waiting for you there.
20 locals recommend
Kabatas Lisesi station
Çırağan Cad.Ortakoy is a very good place to enjoy the view of unique Bosphorus. If you like walking by the sea, a long sidewalk by the sea is waiting for you there.