Guidebook for Istanbul

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Guidebook for Istanbul

Sightseeing

Built in 1348, this old tower can show you the great city of Istanbul from above with a stunning view.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
1235 locals recommend
Built in 1348, this old tower can show you the great city of Istanbul from above with a stunning view.

Food Scene

Walk into this beautiful courtyard off Istiklal Avenue to have tea or coffee sitting on small stools as you chat with friends or read a book under the shade: a truly local experience
7 locals recommend
Galatasaray Han
120 İstiklal Cd.
7 locals recommend
Walk into this beautiful courtyard off Istiklal Avenue to have tea or coffee sitting on small stools as you chat with friends or read a book under the shade: a truly local experience
Awfully delicious food with very reasonable prices. Lots of vegetarian choices too.
87 locals recommend
Helvetia
No:8 General Yazgan Sk.
87 locals recommend
Awfully delicious food with very reasonable prices. Lots of vegetarian choices too.
One of the famous Cihangir cafe/restaurants. The atmosphere is as nice as their tea.
117 locals recommend
KAHVE 6
NO:13/A Anahtar Sk.
117 locals recommend
One of the famous Cihangir cafe/restaurants. The atmosphere is as nice as their tea.
Zencefil (ginger in Turkish) might be a bit pricier than the usual vegetarian choices, but it is a great place for a romantic dinner especially if you're dining out in the garden area.
48 locals recommend
Zencefil
8 Kurabiye Sk.
48 locals recommend
Zencefil (ginger in Turkish) might be a bit pricier than the usual vegetarian choices, but it is a great place for a romantic dinner especially if you're dining out in the garden area.
Serving up Las cuisine from the Black Sea region of Turkey, this is probably our favorite restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Klemuri Cafe Restaurant
Tel Sokak
15 locals recommend
Serving up Las cuisine from the Black Sea region of Turkey, this is probably our favorite restaurant.

Drinks & Nightlife

Pick one of these many bars/restaurants to have a fun night out.
234 locals recommend
Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade Sokak
234 locals recommend
Pick one of these many bars/restaurants to have a fun night out.
Drinks served out in the garden. If you don't feel like being crammed into a pub this is a very relaxing alternative.
Kino Cafe Garden
4 Sofyalı Sk.
Drinks served out in the garden. If you don't feel like being crammed into a pub this is a very relaxing alternative.

Arts & Culture

Check out this museum for the upcoming programs and exhibitions. P.S. It's free on Thursdays.
617 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
617 locals recommend
Check out this museum for the upcoming programs and exhibitions. P.S. It's free on Thursdays.