Food scene
Sur Balık Restoran Cihangir
No:30 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Ask for the terrace & a table with a seaview!
Karaköy Çorba Evi
No:35 Mumhane Cd.Incredible soups!
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.Incredible breakfast and english speaking waiters
Socrates Bistro
6/A Teşvikiye Fırın Sk.Great cocktails!
Grandma
38 Ahmet Fetgari SkAmazing bakery and breakfast
Sightseeing
Kruidenbazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spice market
Moda
Different area and cheap random buys.
Karaköy
Galata Kulesi
Neighbourhoods
Tarlabaşı
Avoid it.
Cihangir
Totally fine to be alone and filled with hipsters and bars.
Nişantaşı
Posh and safe
Taksim Meydanı
Touristic and crowded
Moda
Cheap, hipster-y and safe