Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
The Ecumenical Patriarch has been historically known asthe Greek Patriarch ofConstantinople, as distinct from the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople and the ancient Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
92 locals recommend
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.The Ecumenical Patriarch has been historically known asthe Greek Patriarch ofConstantinople, as distinct from the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople and the ancient Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
great neighborhood to discover in Bosporus - there are a lot of open air cafes for turkish tea and coffe - enjoy it :)
Emirgan Iskelesi
great neighborhood to discover in Bosporus - there are a lot of open air cafes for turkish tea and coffe - enjoy it :)
Food Scene
Molla Aşkı Parkı
Molla Aşkı Parkınice view to Golden Horn :)
Kiva Han
the best examples of Ottoman cuisine - little bit pricey
one of the best sea food restaurant is very close to our place - they are really cool
12 locals recommend
Cibalikapı Balıkçısı Haliç
5 Kadir Has Cd.one of the best sea food restaurant is very close to our place - they are really cool
With their authentic pizzas, light bites and good cocktails, Otto has been an important part of Istanbul food and drink, as well as nightlife
9 locals recommend
Otto
With their authentic pizzas, light bites and good cocktails, Otto has been an important part of Istanbul food and drink, as well as nightlife
One of the oldest restaurants in Istanbul, Hacı Abdullah is deservedly famous for traditional Ottoman fare.
32 locals recommend
Hacı Abdullah
One of the oldest restaurants in Istanbul, Hacı Abdullah is deservedly famous for traditional Ottoman fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
360 Istanbul
great Bosporus view :) perfect for Romantic evenings :)
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.my favorite Jazz club in Istanbul
this street is the centre of night life :) you should pass by for a quick beer :)
234 locals recommend
Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade Sokakthis street is the centre of night life :) you should pass by for a quick beer :)
A modest, single-room venue just off Tünel Square, Badehane began as an eaterie, but quickly evolved into one of the most popular bars in town
Badehane
1 General Yazgan Sk.A modest, single-room venue just off Tünel Square, Badehane began as an eaterie, but quickly evolved into one of the most popular bars in town
What used to be Istanbul's first gay restaurant is now a club, complete with house music, go-go boys and a tiny dancefloor.
OtherSide Istanbul The Club
What used to be Istanbul's first gay restaurant is now a club, complete with house music, go-go boys and a tiny dancefloor.
Arts & Culture
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.a must see museum if you like modern art :)
Owned by local record company Ada, this is the first shop to specialise in Turkish rock and protest music.
Ada Cafe Bookstore
No:158 İstiklal Cd.Owned by local record company Ada, this is the first shop to specialise in Turkish rock and protest music.
The collection of classical antiquities displayed here is world class, although many of the galleries are looking a little tired.
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The collection of classical antiquities displayed here is world class, although many of the galleries are looking a little tired.
Shopping
One of the few places in Istanbul that sells fresh tofu. Other worthwhile buys include wholegrain bread, organic grains and pulses, hulled pumpkin
Warehouse Ecological and Natural Products
6/A Kallavi Sk.One of the few places in Istanbul that sells fresh tofu. Other worthwhile buys include wholegrain bread, organic grains and pulses, hulled pumpkin
Everything Else
Oyuncak Müzesi Taksi
72 Ömer Paşa Sk.Great museum :)