Guidebook for Istanbul
Shopping
5K is a quality boutique with authentic Turkish carpets and killims. Their service is impeccable. They have a boutique that sells beautiful handmade ceramics, jewelry, and scarves as well. A must see!
5K RUG STORE
No:3 Mimar Mehmet Ağa Cd.5K is a quality boutique with authentic Turkish carpets and killims. Their service is impeccable. They have a boutique that sells beautiful handmade ceramics, jewelry, and scarves as well. A must see!
Food Scene
Along the Sultanahmet Tram Station is Cigdem Pastry Shop. They have a variety of European treats and traditional Turkish sweet and savory pastries. A great place for breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Cigdem Patisserie
62 Divan Yolu Cd.Along the Sultanahmet Tram Station is Cigdem Pastry Shop. They have a variety of European treats and traditional Turkish sweet and savory pastries. A great place for breakfast.
An American style coffee shop in the center of Old City Istanbul. Denizen cafe is a modern cafe with a great array of coffee beverages and delicious cheesecakes.
Denizen Coffee Istanbul
No:8 Şehit Mehmetpaşa Ykş.An American style coffee shop in the center of Old City Istanbul. Denizen cafe is a modern cafe with a great array of coffee beverages and delicious cheesecakes.
Coffee with a view! The Magnura Hotel has a spectacular view of the Bosphorus and both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. They have great coffee, and specialty coffee drinks. Lovely service.
The Magnaura Palace Hotel
NO : 13 / 1 Dalbastı Sk.Coffee with a view! The Magnura Hotel has a spectacular view of the Bosphorus and both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. They have great coffee, and specialty coffee drinks. Lovely service.
Sightseeing
You must visit the famous Akbiyik Cd. It's is lively: music, dancing, and fire shows! I recommend dinner at Shadow or Tria. Entertainment at Mitani, and late night drinks at Just Bar. Enjoy!
9 locals recommend
Akbıyık Caddesi
Akbıyık CaddesiYou must visit the famous Akbiyik Cd. It's is lively: music, dancing, and fire shows! I recommend dinner at Shadow or Tria. Entertainment at Mitani, and late night drinks at Just Bar. Enjoy!
The most famous mosque in Turkey is at your footstep- luck you! Despite the hundreds of tourists, the Blue Mosque is the most tranquil place in the bustling city.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.The most famous mosque in Turkey is at your footstep- luck you! Despite the hundreds of tourists, the Blue Mosque is the most tranquil place in the bustling city.
Unique to say the least. The Basilica Cistern is an underground church built under the Byzantine. It is incredibly serene.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Unique to say the least. The Basilica Cistern is an underground church built under the Byzantine. It is incredibly serene.
Another must see in the Sultanahmet area. Ayasofya was an Orthodox Church, that was later turned into a Mosque, and is now a museum. You see the influences of both Orthodox Christianity and Islam.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıAnother must see in the Sultanahmet area. Ayasofya was an Orthodox Church, that was later turned into a Mosque, and is now a museum. You see the influences of both Orthodox Christianity and Islam.
A 15 minute walk from out home or a 5 minute tram ride away. There a endless shops with the most exotic spices and goods. My friend and I are frequent shoppers at shop #30. Very friendly people!
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.A 15 minute walk from out home or a 5 minute tram ride away. There a endless shops with the most exotic spices and goods. My friend and I are frequent shoppers at shop #30. Very friendly people!