Guidebook for Beyoğlu
Sightseeing
İstiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends.
692 locals recommend
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal Caddesiİstiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends.
St. Anthony of Padua Church is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul. It is located on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district.
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.St. Anthony of Padua Church is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul. It is located on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district.
Taksim Gezi Park is an urban park next to Taksim Square. In May 2013, plans to replace the park with a reconstruction of the former Taksim Military Barracks sparked the nationwide 2013 protests in TR
179 locals recommend
Taksim Gezi Park
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiTaksim Gezi Park is an urban park next to Taksim Square. In May 2013, plans to replace the park with a reconstruction of the former Taksim Military Barracks sparked the nationwide 2013 protests in TR
The Tünel is a short underground railway line in Istanbul. It is an underground funicular with two stations, connecting the quarters of Karaköy and Beyoğlu. first subterranean urban rail line in ...
50 locals recommend
Tünel Myd
The Tünel is a short underground railway line in Istanbul. It is an underground funicular with two stations, connecting the quarters of Karaköy and Beyoğlu. first subterranean urban rail line in ...
The Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
The Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
In recent years, Beyoğlu has been rediscovering its 19th-century heritage. This gateway into the Hazzopulo Passage was restored in 2002, cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries owned by Ottoman Greeks
32 locals recommend
Passage Hazzopulo
116/1C Han Geçidi ÇıkmazıIn recent years, Beyoğlu has been rediscovering its 19th-century heritage. This gateway into the Hazzopulo Passage was restored in 2002, cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries owned by Ottoman Greeks
The Hagia Triada is a Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul. The building was erected in 1880 and is considered the largest Greek Orthodox shrine in Istanbul and still in use by the Greek community in Ist
Aya Triada Ermeni Katolik Kilisesi
The Hagia Triada is a Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul. The building was erected in 1880 and is considered the largest Greek Orthodox shrine in Istanbul and still in use by the Greek community in Ist
Shopping
Rebul is a brand of unrivalled quality and experience of 119 years. With these 119 years of experience, Rebul is Turkey's most prominent and prestigious perfume producer which is widely recognized ...
Rebul Pharmacy
3 Meşelik Sk.Rebul is a brand of unrivalled quality and experience of 119 years. With these 119 years of experience, Rebul is Turkey's most prominent and prestigious perfume producer which is widely recognized ...
From the time of its founding during the Ottoman Empire, the name Haci Bekir has become a legend in Ottoman and Turkish confectionery and a leading symbol of this art.
21 locals recommend
Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir
83 İstiklal Cd.From the time of its founding during the Ottoman Empire, the name Haci Bekir has become a legend in Ottoman and Turkish confectionery and a leading symbol of this art.
Authentic, old, delicious.
It is a rather small shop with marmor tables and old fashioned dishes.
Inci
18/A Mis SokakAuthentic, old, delicious.
It is a rather small shop with marmor tables and old fashioned dishes.
Aponia is a very graphic business, began life in 2009 and has expanded to comprise of two stores located in the heart of Istanbul . “Istanbul. They call it chaos, we call it home”
7 locals recommend
Aponia Store
No:101A Galip Dede Cd.Aponia is a very graphic business, began life in 2009 and has expanded to comprise of two stores located in the heart of Istanbul . “Istanbul. They call it chaos, we call it home”
Food Scene
Originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage. Opened in 1876, Çiçek Pasajı is a covered arcade with rows of historic cafes, winehouses and restaurants.
228 locals recommend
Çiçek Pasajı Manolya Restaurant
Originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage. Opened in 1876, Çiçek Pasajı is a covered arcade with rows of historic cafes, winehouses and restaurants.
A rival to Bambi Cafe, Kızılkayalar is rather assertive when it comes to good Islak (Wet) Hamburger and Kaşarlı Dürüm (Cheesy Wrap). It has the same concept as Bambi Cafe and Marmaris Büfe.
24 locals recommend
Kizilkayalar
No:2/C Sıraselviler Cd.A rival to Bambi Cafe, Kızılkayalar is rather assertive when it comes to good Islak (Wet) Hamburger and Kaşarlı Dürüm (Cheesy Wrap). It has the same concept as Bambi Cafe and Marmaris Büfe.
This İstanbul institution (it was established in 1888) serves a good range of mezes and hazır yemek (ready-made food). There's no alcohol, but the range of delicious desserts well. For lunch !
32 locals recommend
Hacı Abdullah
This İstanbul institution (it was established in 1888) serves a good range of mezes and hazır yemek (ready-made food). There's no alcohol, but the range of delicious desserts well. For lunch !
The multi award winning 360istanbul is set in a penthouse perched on a 19th century apartment building overlooking the old embassy row in Beyoglu. 360 Istanbul derives its name from the excellent ...
275 locals recommend
360 Istanbul
The multi award winning 360istanbul is set in a penthouse perched on a 19th century apartment building overlooking the old embassy row in Beyoglu. 360 Istanbul derives its name from the excellent ...
Located right next to the Pera Museum in Beyoğlu, Nupera is a restaurant/club complex that houses three different venues.
Read More: Nupera, Tepebaşı | The Guide Istanbul http://www.theguideistanbul
38 locals recommend
NuTeras
67 Meşrutiyet Cd.Located right next to the Pera Museum in Beyoğlu, Nupera is a restaurant/club complex that houses three different venues.
Read More: Nupera, Tepebaşı | The Guide Istanbul http://www.theguideistanbul
Yeni Lokanta serves lunch and dinner and has a well-thought through menu composed according to the classic rule: while being extremely brief it manages to cater to all sorts of eaters ...
46 locals recommend
Yeni Lokanta
No:66/B Kumbaracı Ykş.Yeni Lokanta serves lunch and dinner and has a well-thought through menu composed according to the classic rule: while being extremely brief it manages to cater to all sorts of eaters ...
Zencefil which means "ginger" in English is located Istiklal street area and it is one of the few vegetarian restaurants in Istanbul. Try gingery lemonade and lasagne. Surprisingly, the prices are low
48 locals recommend
Zencefil
8 Kurabiye Sk.Zencefil which means "ginger" in English is located Istiklal street area and it is one of the few vegetarian restaurants in Istanbul. Try gingery lemonade and lasagne. Surprisingly, the prices are low
Regarded not only for its endless flow of rakı but also for its delicious mezes, Asmalı Cavit is a typical Turkish tavern offering good service, great food, and friendly atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Asmalı Cavit Meyhanesi
83 Meşrutiyet Cd.Regarded not only for its endless flow of rakı but also for its delicious mezes, Asmalı Cavit is a typical Turkish tavern offering good service, great food, and friendly atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
By far the best place to listen music (nice sound system) and have fun in Istanbul !
118 locals recommend
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,By far the best place to listen music (nice sound system) and have fun in Istanbul !
Cihangir is one of the neighborhoods of the Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey. The neighborhood has many narrow streets, a park, and street cafes. It is located between Taksim Square and Kabataş.
35 locals recommend
Cihangir Caddesi
Cihangir is one of the neighborhoods of the Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey. The neighborhood has many narrow streets, a park, and street cafes. It is located between Taksim Square and Kabataş.
Cukurcuma district, located in the back streets of Beyoglu and often called the SoHo of Istanbul, hosts over 150 antique shops, owned generally by minorities and Levantines. A HIDDEN TREASURE !
15 locals recommend
Çukur Cuma Caddesi
Çukur Cuma CaddesiCukurcuma district, located in the back streets of Beyoglu and often called the SoHo of Istanbul, hosts over 150 antique shops, owned generally by minorities and Levantines. A HIDDEN TREASURE !
If New York has Chinatown and Little Italy, then Istanbul has "French Street" (Fransız Sokağı). "Rue Française", with tented buildings, street musicians, cafés, bars and art centers.
54 locals recommend
Cezayir Sokak
Cezayir SokakIf New York has Chinatown and Little Italy, then Istanbul has "French Street" (Fransız Sokağı). "Rue Française", with tented buildings, street musicians, cafés, bars and art centers.
The Museum of Innocence is both a novel by Orhan Pamuk and a museum he has set up. The novel, which is about love, is set between 1974 and the early ’00s, and describes life in Istanbul between ...
192 locals recommend
Museum of Innocence
2 Dalgıç Çk.The Museum of Innocence is both a novel by Orhan Pamuk and a museum he has set up. The novel, which is about love, is set between 1974 and the early ’00s, and describes life in Istanbul between ...
The Pera Museum (Pera Müzesi) in Beyoğlu's Tepebaşı district near the grand old Pera Palace Hotel, is a real gem, and admission is free of charge.
281 locals recommend
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.The Pera Museum (Pera Müzesi) in Beyoğlu's Tepebaşı district near the grand old Pera Palace Hotel, is a real gem, and admission is free of charge.
Military Museum is dedicated to onethousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except Mondays and T
88 locals recommend
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site Command
No:2 Vali Konağı Cd.Military Museum is dedicated to onethousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except Mondays and T
İstanbul Modern is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum prominently features the work of Turkish artists.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.İstanbul Modern is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum prominently features the work of Turkish artists.
The oldest Mawlavi House in Istanbul is at Galata ridge, at the top of the uphill which leads to Yuksekkaldırım Street. It was built in 1491 as a hunting farm.
151 locals recommend
Galata Mevlevi Museum
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.The oldest Mawlavi House in Istanbul is at Galata ridge, at the top of the uphill which leads to Yuksekkaldırım Street. It was built in 1491 as a hunting farm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Istanbul's oldest rock bar offers 3 floors of rock, hard rock and heavy metal to a a largely youngish crowd. Kemanci is located in the nightlife centre of Taksim Square.
Kemancı Bar
No:33 Sıraselviler Cd.Istanbul's oldest rock bar offers 3 floors of rock, hard rock and heavy metal to a a largely youngish crowd. Kemanci is located in the nightlife centre of Taksim Square.
Roxy Club Istanbul, has been the premier live music stage for numerous artists from all parts of the globe.
For serious clubbing fans, Roxy in Istanbul has been a popular nightspot since 1994.
40 locals recommend
Roxy Istanbul
Roxy Club Istanbul, has been the premier live music stage for numerous artists from all parts of the globe.
For serious clubbing fans, Roxy in Istanbul has been a popular nightspot since 1994.
Hayal Kahvesi, meaning “dreams cafe”, is one of the oldest live music spaces in Istanbul. Since 1992, many popular Turkish musicians have met with their audiences in this tiny and warm performaceplace
49 locals recommend
Hayal Kahvesi
10 Meşelik Sk.Hayal Kahvesi, meaning “dreams cafe”, is one of the oldest live music spaces in Istanbul. Since 1992, many popular Turkish musicians have met with their audiences in this tiny and warm performaceplace
45'lik was a casual rock bar in Beyoğlu until it was choosen as one of the locations of a popular movie. You can enjoy Turkish nostalgia with Hümeyra, Ayla Dikmen and Sibel Egemen records playing.
15 locals recommend
45s Bar
38/a Yeni Çarşı Cd.45'lik was a casual rock bar in Beyoğlu until it was choosen as one of the locations of a popular movie. You can enjoy Turkish nostalgia with Hümeyra, Ayla Dikmen and Sibel Egemen records playing.
Everything Else
One of the most well-known meyhane restaurants in the city, Yakup 2 serves customers the classic line up of appetizers like artichokes, yogurt, and calamari, followed by innumerable courses of meat...
12 locals recommend
Yakup 2 Restaurant
No:21/B Asmalı Mescit Cd.One of the most well-known meyhane restaurants in the city, Yakup 2 serves customers the classic line up of appetizers like artichokes, yogurt, and calamari, followed by innumerable courses of meat...
The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after Grand Baz
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after Grand Baz
Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 ...
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiDolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 ...