Everything Else
Tram to major historical sights and Ferry to the Asian side and Princess islands
23 locals recommend
Kabatas Iskelesi
Tram to major historical sights and Ferry to the Asian side and Princess islands
One of the best Turkish baths in the city.
http://irishpubthejamesjoyce.com/index.php/site/event/27/hakan#.Uy9gBfldWSo
71 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.One of the best Turkish baths in the city.
http://irishpubthejamesjoyce.com/index.php/site/event/27/hakan#.Uy9gBfldWSo
Personally-recommended full-service salon.
http://www.babyface.com.tr/?p=1
babyface kuaför ve güzellik salonu
No:120 İstiklal CaddesiPersonally-recommended full-service salon.
http://www.babyface.com.tr/?p=1
Sightseeing
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiCity center and Metro station
A popular bohemian neighborhood with a predominantly expat community full of boutiques, shops, cafes and antique stores
36 locals recommend
Cihangir Park
Güneşli SokağıA popular bohemian neighborhood with a predominantly expat community full of boutiques, shops, cafes and antique stores
Galata Tower
Great views from the tower and charming neighborhood to explore
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiMuseum and cafe with beautiful Bosphorus view
Exciting neighborhood on the Asian side with many cafes, bars, restaurants and shops.
505 locals recommend
Kadıköy
Exciting neighborhood on the Asian side with many cafes, bars, restaurants and shops.
6th century cistern.
http://www.ibb.gov.tr/sites/ks/en-us/1-places-to-go/museum/pages/basilica-cistern.aspx
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.6th century cistern.
http://www.ibb.gov.tr/sites/ks/en-us/1-places-to-go/museum/pages/basilica-cistern.aspx
Church and mosque turned museum from year 532.
http://www.ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıChurch and mosque turned museum from year 532.
http://www.ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr/en/
Palace turned museum built in 1460.
http://topkapisarayi.gov.tr/en
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
Palace turned museum built in 1460.
http://topkapisarayi.gov.tr/en
Historic 850 year old bazaar.
http://www.kapalicarsitarihi.com/index.php
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiHistoric 850 year old bazaar.
http://www.kapalicarsitarihi.com/index.php
Spice bazaar also known as "Egyptian Bazaar". http://www.misircarsisi.org/default.asp?LanguageID=2
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spice bazaar also known as "Egyptian Bazaar". http://www.misircarsisi.org/default.asp?LanguageID=2
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
http://www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr/main_page
Food Scene
Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.Pedestrian street full of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes
Excellent food with even better views of Istanbul and friendly service.
http://www.thekebapistanbul.com/
The Kebap And Steak
22 İnönü CaddesiExcellent food with even better views of Istanbul and friendly service.
http://www.thekebapistanbul.com/
Trendy restaurant with great food and a cool bar. Reservations needed. http://www.mamashelter.com/en/istanbul/restaurants/
31 locals recommend
Demirören İstiklal Palas
50 İstiklal Cd.Trendy restaurant with great food and a cool bar. Reservations needed. http://www.mamashelter.com/en/istanbul/restaurants/
Located inside the Marmara Pera hotel, this restaurant serves Turkish-Scandinavian gourmet food and has a beautiful roof-top terrace and views. Reservations needed. http://www.miklarestaurant.com/en
93 locals recommend
Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.Located inside the Marmara Pera hotel, this restaurant serves Turkish-Scandinavian gourmet food and has a beautiful roof-top terrace and views. Reservations needed. http://www.miklarestaurant.com/en
Vegetarian restaurant with great food and a nice selection of wines. They also have outdoor garden dining space http://www.timeoutistanbul.com/en/fooddrink/venue/5399/Parsifal
20 locals recommend
Parsifal Restaurant
No: 34 Havyar SokakVegetarian restaurant with great food and a nice selection of wines. They also have outdoor garden dining space http://www.timeoutistanbul.com/en/fooddrink/venue/5399/Parsifal
Arts & Culture
Great museum of modern art.
http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
617 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Great museum of modern art.
http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish pub with live music nightly. They also show sports games (i.e. football, rugby, etc.)
http://irishpubthejamesjoyce.com/index.php/site/event/27/hakan#.Uy9gBfldWSo
22 locals recommend
James Joyce Irish Pub
No:26 Balo Sk.Irish pub with live music nightly. They also show sports games (i.e. football, rugby, etc.)
http://irishpubthejamesjoyce.com/index.php/site/event/27/hakan#.Uy9gBfldWSo
Lively and popular street lined with bars and restaurants. If you go on an evening when there is a football match, you will be in for a treat
234 locals recommend
Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade SokakLively and popular street lined with bars and restaurants. If you go on an evening when there is a football match, you will be in for a treat
Shopping
English book store
http://www.rob389.com/default.asp?PG=ROBKARTEN
15 locals recommend
Robinson Crusoe 389
No:136 İstiklal Cd.English book store
http://www.rob389.com/default.asp?PG=ROBKARTEN