From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul. The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink ...Open the full description
From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul.
The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink called “ayran”. The most widely known Turkish foods are “döner” (meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie), “lahmacun” (Turkish pizza) and “kebap” (grilled meat).
Maiden's Tower
Museums & Galleries
24
4
It’s a great place for a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Take a seat at the café, have a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. They serve breakfast and brunch. You can get a boat to the island from either Kabataş or Üsküdar-Salacak.
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Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Nightlife
20
4
The drinks menu is both sophisticated and luxurious. The bar is a nice place to stop by for a relaxing after-work tipple. Although it’s quite expensive, the talented bartenders have a special touch.
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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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55
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Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Lucca
Nightlife
20
5
This place is located in Istanbul’s trendy Bebek neighbourhood near the beautiful Bosphorus. It’s well known for its delicious cocktails, especially its mojitos and satsuma vodka. At 11 pm the bistro transforms into a bar where you can dance and enjoy quality music.
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Fıccın
Restaurants
25
7
This simple and cosy local eatery has a bit of a feminist edge. Not only do the women who run it employ local women, but they also source their ingredients exclusively from women.
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Taps Bebek
Nightlife
27
5
Taps is famous for its Smoked Lager, Kölsch and Red Ale, though there are plenty more beers to choose from. Come here on a slow Sunday afternoon and work your way through the menu.
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Mangerie Bebek
Restaurants
28
7
Visit Mangerie for a delicious breakfast and beautiful Bosphorus views. The service is fast and the staff are friendly. You can enjoy your dinner or drinks on their outdoor terrace year-round as it’s heated in winter.
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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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55
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Duble Meze Bar
Nightlife
31
2
It has a great view and cozy atmosphere. You can see the sunset above the old city and Golden Horn. Also it is located in the central are where you have many options for nightlife. Also you can taste the best Turkish tapas.
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Kiki
Nightlife
17
1
At 11:30 pm they take away the tables to make room for dancing. The DJs who spin at Kiki are well-known characters in Istanbul’s creative scene. You can party here until 4 am to the rhythm of funk, house and disco music. It’s best to arrive before midnight as it’s not all that big and fills up fast.
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Pierre Loti Hill
Museums & Galleries
32
6
Besides the café, Pierre Loti Hill has several restaurants, a cemetery and many historical buildings. You can either walk up the hill or take a cable car.
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Kadıköy
Restaurants
28
6
Visitors taste the best traditional Turkish food in every corner of Kadıköy. Also they can enjoy numerous bars, bookshops, cafes.
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Banyan Restaurant
Restaurants
14
4
The restaurant has probably the bar with the most spectacular view in Istanbul, with the newly restored Ortaköy Mosque and the stunning bridge to aria to the East and a view of Sultanahmet to the west.
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Ortakoy Mosque
Restaurants
15
2
Ortakoy has a neat little collection of shops and restaurants along narrow windy streets that lead out to the pier. At the pier, the Ortakoy Mosque can be seen jutting out into the Bosphorus, with the Bosphorus bridge in the background.
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Arnavutköy Balıkçısı
Restaurants
13
2
It may be the best move to let the waiter or the chef know that you are tourists to get a taste of everything special (yet this may be a downside since they may also try to sell you the most costly food) but if you don't have a Turk to accompany you, I'd say the money is worth the try :)
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Burgazada Tour
Prices from
80
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Duration
7.5 h
Languages
English
Nuteras
Nightlife
13
4
An essential destination for summer nights Nuteras, impresses its visitors with the beautiful panorama of Haliç. The terrace delights the guests from afternoon until late hours. You could taste delicious and spacial summer cocktails and enjoy the good music. The kitchen is International including tastes from the Turkish cuisine.
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İncirli Şaraphane
Nightlife
16
0
As it’s set in the same building as its two sister restaurants – Kydonia (Greek) and La Mancha (Mediterranean) – you can select a bottle and take it directly to your table, no matter where you choose to dine. You can also buy wine to take home. The staff know their stuff and are more than happy to advise.
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