Istanbul Guidebook
Sightseeing
Galata area has many interesting stores, shops, cafes, rooftop restaurants and an amazing view.
But most importantly it is where Galata Tower is located. It is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs.
200 locals recommend
Galata
Galata area has many interesting stores, shops, cafes, rooftop restaurants and an amazing view.
But most importantly it is where Galata Tower is located. It is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul's historic peninsula and its environs.
It was built in 1892 for the purpose of hosting the passengers of the Orient Express and was named after the place where it is located. It holds the title of "the oldest European hotel of Turkey".
10 locals recommend
Pera Palace Hotel
No:52 Tepebaşı Cd.It was built in 1892 for the purpose of hosting the passengers of the Orient Express and was named after the place where it is located. It holds the title of "the oldest European hotel of Turkey".
Maiden's Tower
Salacak MevkiiHıdiv Kasrı Korusu
Soho House Istanbul
56 Meşrutiyet Cd.Kırım Church
No:52 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.Buyuk Londra Hotel
No:53 Meşrutiyet Cd.Food scene
Duble Meze Pera
No:85 İstiklal 7Çiçek Pasajı Manolya Restaurant
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Visit Macka Park to experience how locals are hanging out
Bring a picnic basket and your speaker
Don't miss
Try the fish wrap with pomegranate in Karakoy.
“Sokak Lezzeti” by Mehmet Usta is the name of the small shop in a cute neighborhood
Customs and culture
Have Turkish night with traditional Turkish alcohol raki
There are taverns you can have raki & meze (Turkish appetizers) Tarihi Cumhuriyet Meyhanesi, Çukur Meyhane, Aret'in Yeri are some nice taverns in Beyoglu
Getting around
What to eat?
“Kebap 21” is one of our favorite kebap restaurants. “Çukur meyhane” and “Yakup 2” are two of our favorite Turkish taverns. “Monkey”, “Terrace41” and “Sofitel Hotel Rooftop” are our favorite rooftop bars. “Kahve6” and “Cuppa” are two of our favorite breakfast places. All of these places are located in Beyoglu, very close to our house.