Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
Former Byzantion Church, Smaller than St. Sophia but contains more amazing mozaiques. Definetly worth to visit
Kariye Cami Sokak
Kariye Cami SokakFormer Byzantion Church, Smaller than St. Sophia but contains more amazing mozaiques. Definetly worth to visit
House of Ottoman Royal Family. On the edge of 'Historical Peninsula'. Main garden and Treasury Room is perfect to see!
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
House of Ottoman Royal Family. On the edge of 'Historical Peninsula'. Main garden and Treasury Room is perfect to see!
The most famous Byzantion Church.Became mosque when Istanbul was concured.Now it is a museum with great mozaiques, and huge dome.Check out both christian and islamic wall paintings
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıThe most famous Byzantion Church.Became mosque when Istanbul was concured.Now it is a museum with great mozaiques, and huge dome.Check out both christian and islamic wall paintings
The Famous Iznik Tiles gives the name: Blue Mosque. with its Huge dome, remarkable tile on inner walls and backyard, it is comapred to St Sophia
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.The Famous Iznik Tiles gives the name: Blue Mosque. with its Huge dome, remarkable tile on inner walls and backyard, it is comapred to St Sophia
Ancient underground water storage house. it has a magical atmosphere with columns in water and 2 medusa heads.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Ancient underground water storage house. it has a magical atmosphere with columns in water and 2 medusa heads.
Former prison and observation tower now serves a great panorama of istanbul. One of the most popular spot of Istanbul. Go upstairs and see Istanbul from the eye of the birds
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
Former prison and observation tower now serves a great panorama of istanbul. One of the most popular spot of Istanbul. Go upstairs and see Istanbul from the eye of the birds
one of the most green part of Istanbul, great for take walk among the trees and flowers. and it is so close to your "Comfy, sea-view flat in Besiktas"
195 locals recommend
Yildiz Park
Çırağan Caddesione of the most green part of Istanbul, great for take walk among the trees and flowers. and it is so close to your "Comfy, sea-view flat in Besiktas"
One of the greatest mosque in Istanbul, probably in the world. Inner view is spactacular. don't miss to see
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.One of the greatest mosque in Istanbul, probably in the world. Inner view is spactacular. don't miss to see
Kabataş Vapur İskelesi
İskele YoluFerry dock to Prince Islands
Everything Else
Cağaloğlu Hamamı Sk
One of the best Turkish Bath in the city. Perfect for our guests
Bis Ghopping Mall with alot of worldwide known brands. Interesting arcitecture. Easy to reach from your flat in Besiktas
81 locals recommend
Kanyon AVM
Kanyon AVMBis Ghopping Mall with alot of worldwide known brands. Interesting arcitecture. Easy to reach from your flat in Besiktas
Modern Art Museum of Istanbul. has a great collection and also temporary modern art exibitions.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Modern Art Museum of Istanbul. has a great collection and also temporary modern art exibitions.
A lot of cafes and restaurant under the bridge with a nice bosphorus view. Nice to walk on and see the fishermans on the bridge
14 locals recommend
Karaköy-Eminönü
A lot of cafes and restaurant under the bridge with a nice bosphorus view. Nice to walk on and see the fishermans on the bridge
Probably the most famous place for tourists in Istanbul. you can buy jewellery, carpentery and many more other gifts. it is covered and streets inside are like a maze. Very enjoyable to go inside
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiProbably the most famous place for tourists in Istanbul. you can buy jewellery, carpentery and many more other gifts. it is covered and streets inside are like a maze. Very enjoyable to go inside
Atmeydanı Caddesi
At Meydanı Caddesithree different columns and German Fountain is worth to visit
Former Ottoman Palace. House for Ottoman Royal Family. Definetly must to see
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiFormer Ottoman Palace. House for Ottoman Royal Family. Definetly must to see
Shopping
Center of the modern part of Istanbul. Alive 24hours with bars clubs and all other attractions. It is a long street starting from Taksim square,you might wanna take the nostalgic tram
692 locals recommend
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiCenter of the modern part of Istanbul. Alive 24hours with bars clubs and all other attractions. It is a long street starting from Taksim square,you might wanna take the nostalgic tram
Teknosa
No:162 Teşvikiye Cd.Another place for shopping but very posh neighborhood
Tallest building in the country, shopping mall and also has a observation deck at 236m with 360 degree Istanbul panorama. definetly worth to visit
41 locals recommend
Istanbul Sapphire
No:1 Eski Büyükdere Cd.Tallest building in the country, shopping mall and also has a observation deck at 236m with 360 degree Istanbul panorama. definetly worth to visit
The name tells itself.Great spice bazaar where you can find any kind of spices, turkish delights and many more. Just smell when you walk in, you will be amazed!
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.The name tells itself.Great spice bazaar where you can find any kind of spices, turkish delights and many more. Just smell when you walk in, you will be amazed!
Food Scene
Starbucks
No:60 Küçüksu Cd.starbucks Beşiktaş
Pizza Hut Beşiktaş
No: 7/A Barbaros Blv.Pizza Hut
Mado
No: 2/A Şehit Asım CaddesiMado, good for dessert
A lot of cosy restaurants and bars. Very famous spot for city people
15 locals recommend
Sofyalı Sokak
Sofyalı SokakA lot of cosy restaurants and bars. Very famous spot for city people