City/town information
Istanbul has beautiful historical places to visit, gorgeous terrace cafes, restaurants and bars, nightlife and a Bosphorus boat ride to top it all.
Be careful of taxi drivers and always have exact change to give them.
In Istanbul ALWAYS agree to a price before you commit to anything - whether it’s a barber shop or a bar.
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İstanbul
Istanbul has beautiful historical places to visit, gorgeous terrace cafes, restaurants and bars, nightlife and a Bosphorus boat ride to top it all.
Be careful of taxi drivers and always have exact change to give them.
In Istanbul ALWAYS agree to a price before you commit to anything - whether it’s a barber shop or a bar.
Cafe
A cool vibrant hangout with great coffee and terrace view of Taksim square
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Espressolab
No:15 İstiklal Cd.A cool vibrant hangout with great coffee and terrace view of Taksim square
Simit Sarayi
1 Sıraselviler Cd.Great coffee, pastries and snacks.
Great vegan place for the most delicious lentil soup and falafels with different options.
Falafel House
19/A Şht. Muhtar Bey Cd.Great vegan place for the most delicious lentil soup and falafels with different options.
A cute square with on Istiklal Street with multiple cafes. The central fountain with loads of seating is perfect for hanging out and people watching.
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Narmanlı Han
No:180 İstiklal Cd.A cute square with on Istiklal Street with multiple cafes. The central fountain with loads of seating is perfect for hanging out and people watching.
Restaurants
Fantastic view and excellent international cuisine with fresh salads and juices.
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The House Cafe Ortaköy
1 Ortaköy Salhanesi Sk.Fantastic view and excellent international cuisine with fresh salads and juices.
Midpoint
No: 187 İstiklal Cd.Great view and excellent international cuisine.
Cecconi's Istanbul
No:56 Meşrutiyet Cd.Excellent pizza and all Italian food.
The best Thai food in Istanbul with great vegetarian options and excellent service.
Çok Çok Pera / Contemporary Thai
No:54/A Meşrutiyet CaddesiThe best Thai food in Istanbul with great vegetarian options and excellent service.
Beautiful views, tasty cocktails and great Asian food.
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Banyan Restaurant
No:3 Salhane SokakBeautiful views, tasty cocktails and great Asian food.
There are many restaurants in this street serving traditional local food & drink with a fun atmosphere and good outdoor seating.
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Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade SokakThere are many restaurants in this street serving traditional local food & drink with a fun atmosphere and good outdoor seating.
ROKA Istanbul
A big downhill and uphill trek from our apartment, but when you get here you’ll love the outdoor garden vibe and the delicious gourmet food. It’s a bit expensive, but in our opinion it’s worth it.
HODAN
A big downhill and uphill trek from our apartment, but when you get here you’ll love the outdoor garden vibe and the delicious gourmet food. It’s a bit expensive, but in our opinion it’s worth it.
Mezzaluna
Ficcin
No:13/1 Kallavi Sk.Neighbourhoods
Great place by the sea. You can walk around, shop and eat at the many restaurants.
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Galataport Liman Isletmeleri
No: 8 Meclis-i Mebusan CaddesiGreat place by the sea. You can walk around, shop and eat at the many restaurants.
Sightseeing
A long walking street 1.4 kms which houses boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafés, pub, nightclubs with live music, chocolateries and restaurants. Starts from Taksim Square and ending at Galata Tower.
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Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiA long walking street 1.4 kms which houses boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafés, pub, nightclubs with live music, chocolateries and restaurants. Starts from Taksim Square and ending at Galata Tower.
The oldest and most popular square where the iconic heritage tram station starts with loads of cafes and shops all around.
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Taksim Square
The oldest and most popular square where the iconic heritage tram station starts with loads of cafes and shops all around.
A hangout with young and urban cafés, restaurants, and boutiques which have injected the area with new life. Quite the popular spot on weekends.
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Karaköy
A hangout with young and urban cafés, restaurants, and boutiques which have injected the area with new life. Quite the popular spot on weekends.
Museum
Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art sharing artistic creativity and cultural identity with the local and international art worlds. The museum hosts a broad array of interdisciplinary activities. There is a lovely cafe on the terrace offering great views.
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Mużew tal-Arti Moderna ta' Istanbul
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art sharing artistic creativity and cultural identity with the local and international art worlds. The museum hosts a broad array of interdisciplinary activities. There is a lovely cafe on the terrace offering great views.