Guidebook for Istanbul

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Guidebook for Istanbul

Sightseeing

Designed by Mimar Sinan – architect to Suleiman the Magnificent – this hammam dates from the 1580s, It reopened in 2012 as a luxury hammam with an unexpectedly minimalist interior.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Kılıç Ali Paşa Camii
50 Kemeraltı Cd.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Designed by Mimar Sinan – architect to Suleiman the Magnificent – this hammam dates from the 1580s, It reopened in 2012 as a luxury hammam with an unexpectedly minimalist interior.

Arts & Culture

A thriving international arts and cultural platformç Headquartered at its art gallery and office in Karaköy, Istanbul'74 organises world-class exhibitions, workshops and festivals such as Istancool,
ISTANBUL'74
29 Süleyman Seba Cd.
A thriving international arts and cultural platformç Headquartered at its art gallery and office in Karaköy, Istanbul'74 organises world-class exhibitions, workshops and festivals such as Istancool,
An ellipsis is the three dots (…) that follow an incomplete statement. Istanbul's only dedicated photography gallery, chose the name to reflect her desire to leave visitors speechless.
Elipsis Gallery
An ellipsis is the three dots (…) that follow an incomplete statement. Istanbul's only dedicated photography gallery, chose the name to reflect her desire to leave visitors speechless.
A second-generation gallerist, Sümer fosters cutting-edge, Turkish artists who share her belief that art has the power to surprise and transform.
artSumer
no:32/A Baruthane Deresi Sokak
A second-generation gallerist, Sümer fosters cutting-edge, Turkish artists who share her belief that art has the power to surprise and transform.
n a renovated 1950s warehouse, Istanbul’s first major contemporary art museum offers views across the Bosporus as well as a collection of artists such as Mark Bradford and Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid
618 yerel halk öneriyor
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
618 yerel halk öneriyor
n a renovated 1950s warehouse, Istanbul’s first major contemporary art museum offers views across the Bosporus as well as a collection of artists such as Mark Bradford and Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid
This stark showroom presents contemporary jewelry by six Turkish designers. In the back workshop, owner Okutan 
creates whimsical pieces, such as an exquisitely detailed brooch in the shape of an ant.
Selda Okutan Galeri
24 Pazar Tekkesi Sk.
This stark showroom presents contemporary jewelry by six Turkish designers. In the back workshop, owner Okutan 
creates whimsical pieces, such as an exquisitely detailed brooch in the shape of an ant.

Food Scene

The simple yet hearty menu includes a traditional Turkish breakfast, classic cafe fare and wines,speciality: delicious Albanian smoked beef.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
OPS CAFE KARAKOY
No:45 Mumhane Cd.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
The simple yet hearty menu includes a traditional Turkish breakfast, classic cafe fare and wines,speciality: delicious Albanian smoked beef.
Julius Meinl, the Austrian coffee brand, created Karabatak as an office and hole-in-the-wall training cafe. Customers enjoyed Viennese coffee and cakes at extremely reasonable prices. .
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Julius Meinl, the Austrian coffee brand, created Karabatak as an office and hole-in-the-wall training cafe. Customers enjoyed Viennese coffee and cakes at extremely reasonable prices. .
Istanbul’s most beloved (and, some say, oldest) baklava shop offers a primer on pastries, 
from pistachio rolls to ceviz burma (walnut bites). Geometric-tiled flooring evokes Ottoman style.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Istanbul’s most beloved (and, some say, oldest) baklava shop offers a primer on pastries, 
from pistachio rolls to ceviz burma (walnut bites). Geometric-tiled flooring evokes Ottoman style.
opening by famed chef Didem Senol, this restaurant has become a top pick of the city’s discerning eaters. The menu changes frequently, but specialties include juicy köfte (meatballs) with mung beans.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Lokanta Maya
35 Kemankeş Caddesi
16 yerel halk öneriyor
opening by famed chef Didem Senol, this restaurant has become a top pick of the city’s discerning eaters. The menu changes frequently, but specialties include juicy köfte (meatballs) with mung beans.
This place started with the concept of a traditional esnaf lokantasi and added laid-back service and funky design and paying greater attention to the food. At night, it turns into a taverna.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
This place started with the concept of a traditional esnaf lokantasi and added laid-back service and funky design and paying greater attention to the food. At night, it turns into a taverna.
Lots of delicious tea :) Friendly and kind staff:)
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Dem Karaköy
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of delicious tea :) Friendly and kind staff:)
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast.
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast.
A place that serves both traditional Turkish kebap and baklava, Köşkeroğlu might just make the best baklava you'll have in Istanbul.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Köşkeroğlu Baklava
No:46 Gümrük Sk.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
A place that serves both traditional Turkish kebap and baklava, Köşkeroğlu might just make the best baklava you'll have in Istanbul.
simplicity and freshness of the ingredients and the combination of the art. Everyday new menu is motto.
Frenk by Chef g
1/1 Söğüt Sk.
simplicity and freshness of the ingredients and the combination of the art. Everyday new menu is motto.

Drinks & Nightlife

Serving hearty fare from Istanbul's three favourite cuisines: Turkish (panfried liver and grilled octopus), Italian (prosciutto and lasagne), and American (mini burgers and pulled pork
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Unter Karakoy
Karaali Kaptan Sokak
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Serving hearty fare from Istanbul's three favourite cuisines: Turkish (panfried liver and grilled octopus), Italian (prosciutto and lasagne), and American (mini burgers and pulled pork