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Turkish Breakfast

Delicious desserts,fresh food,affordable prices. Don't forget to sit inside the garden
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Polo Pastanesi
No:111/A Cumhuriyet Cd.
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Delicious desserts,fresh food,affordable prices. Don't forget to sit inside the garden
Great Turkish breakfast or drinks with the Bosphorus & Mecidiye mosque view
44 preporuka/e lokalaca
The House Cafe Ortaköy
1 Ortaköy Salhanesi Sk.
44 preporuka/e lokalaca
Great Turkish breakfast or drinks with the Bosphorus & Mecidiye mosque view
Locals flock here to eat the best menemen in Istanbul.
38 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lades Menemen
11/12 11/12 11 Sadri Alışık Sk.
38 preporuka/e lokalaca
Locals flock here to eat the best menemen in Istanbul.
if you like Turkish Village breakfast
148 preporuka/e lokalaca
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.
148 preporuka/e lokalaca
if you like Turkish Village breakfast
breakfasts with bosphorus view ❤️
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Divan Brasserie Bebek
No:28/A Cevdet Paşa Cd.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
breakfasts with bosphorus view ❤️
everything perfect about this place ❤️
Baylan Pastanesi
52 Cevdet Paşa Cd.
everything perfect about this place ❤️
amazing breakfast place. what used to be a cafe turned into a whole street of breakfast cafes .large portions .
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı Nişantaşı 2
No:3 Osman F. Seden Sokak
amazing breakfast place. what used to be a cafe turned into a whole street of breakfast cafes .large portions .

Kebab

Great food,amazing view,reasonable prices. Located inside Opera Hotel
Antebi Restoran Gümüşsuyu
Great food,amazing view,reasonable prices. Located inside Opera Hotel
great meat ,great view
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Ali Ocakbaşı Gümüşsuyu
22 İnönü Cd.
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
great meat ,great view
great meat,very close from home
26 preporuka/e lokalaca
Adana Ocakbasi
No:2 Baysungur Sk
26 preporuka/e lokalaca
great meat,very close from home
great Adana dürüm. delivers
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kebapci Cavus Durum Evi
No:4 Kocabaş Sokak
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
great Adana dürüm. delivers
great meat ,reasonable prices ,same building as home
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Güler Ocakbaşı Restaurant
37 Babil Sk.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
great meat ,reasonable prices ,same building as home

Food Scene

great coffee,amazing garden ❤️
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cup of Joy - Nişantaşı
no 11 Şair Nigar Sk.
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
great coffee,amazing garden ❤️
if you love pizza & Italian ambiance ,you must visit ❤️
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Zucca Pizza & Cafe
No:7/a Baruthane Cd.
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
if you love pizza & Italian ambiance ,you must visit ❤️
affordable seafood, serve alcohol ,charming view on the roofs of Istanbul . steps away from İstiklal
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
Aret'in Yeri
No:9 Nevizade Sk.
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
affordable seafood, serve alcohol ,charming view on the roofs of Istanbul . steps away from İstiklal
By far the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul . The place feels like you are somewhere on a Greek island. Try to get a table on a balcony in the 2nd floor for the seaview.
Rapala Balık
By far the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul . The place feels like you are somewhere on a Greek island. Try to get a table on a balcony in the 2nd floor for the seaview.
one of the oldest patisseries on İstiklal. Pass by & try their iconic profiteroles
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
İnci Pastanesi
18/A Mis Sk.
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
one of the oldest patisseries on İstiklal. Pass by & try their iconic profiteroles
this location has a terrace on the top floor overlooking the İstiklal street .Don't forget to try Kazan dibi .Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Saray Muhallebicisi - Beyoğlu
NO:107 İstiklal Cd.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
this location has a terrace on the top floor overlooking the İstiklal street .Don't forget to try Kazan dibi .Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
this location has a quiet garden away from busy Nisantasi. Don't forget to try Kazan dibi. Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Saray Muhallebicisi - Teşvikiye
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
this location has a quiet garden away from busy Nisantasi. Don't forget to try Kazan dibi. Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
Fresh,large portions & amazing seaview . Reasonable prices
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
Midpoint
No: 187 İstiklal Cd.
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fresh,large portions & amazing seaview . Reasonable prices
Back in the days this place was a meeting point for mistresses with their lovers as it's built that way so it's just another residential building from outside & a beautiful garden inside .
73 preporuka/e lokalaca
Limonlu Bahçe
No:74 Yeni Çarşı Cd.
73 preporuka/e lokalaca
Back in the days this place was a meeting point for mistresses with their lovers as it's built that way so it's just another residential building from outside & a beautiful garden inside .
Home to great cafes,bars & live concerts
144 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kiva Bomonti
Birahane Sokak
144 preporuka/e lokalaca
Home to great cafes,bars & live concerts
great seaview & cocktails
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Prokopi Cafe Cihangir
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
great seaview & cocktails
❤️
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Smyrna Cihangir
No:29 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
❤️
Greek Restaurant close to İstiklal
45 preporuka/e lokalaca
Eleos Restaurant
No:231 İstiklal Cd.
45 preporuka/e lokalaca
Greek Restaurant close to İstiklal
Most famous Cheesecake of Istanbul .You can take the best picture with Galata Tower from this location
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Galata Kahve Limanı
No:6 A Büyük Hendek Cd.
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Most famous Cheesecake of Istanbul .You can take the best picture with Galata Tower from this location
great food,right in front of Galata,big portions . got tables outside
102 preporuka/e lokalaca
Guney Restaurant
No:2 Şahkapısı Sk.
102 preporuka/e lokalaca
great food,right in front of Galata,big portions . got tables outside
They also have locations in Beşiktaş,Kadıköy & Yıldız . Best chicken pilav , ciğer (liver) is not bad either . perfect for quick lunch or dinner
Tarihi Unkapanı Pilavcısı Şişli
No:83 Halaskargazi Caddesi
They also have locations in Beşiktaş,Kadıköy & Yıldız . Best chicken pilav , ciğer (liver) is not bad either . perfect for quick lunch or dinner

Essentials

24/7 delivery of alcohol ,cigarettes ,etc. accept credit cards. They don't speak English ,but very fast & easy to manage via WhatsApp +905525330938
Virüs Tekel
Halaskargazi Caddesi
24/7 delivery of alcohol ,cigarettes ,etc. accept credit cards. They don't speak English ,but very fast & easy to manage via WhatsApp +905525330938
laundry /dry cleaners 50m from the house
Doğan Kuru Temizleme
laundry /dry cleaners 50m from the house
PCR Test +905444630404 Gümüşsuyu Mah. Sıraselviler Cad. Cengaver Han 3 Kat 1 Taksim Meydan next to McDonald's
Cengaver Han
PCR Test +905444630404 Gümüşsuyu Mah. Sıraselviler Cad. Cengaver Han 3 Kat 1 Taksim Meydan next to McDonald's

Activities

Must visit if you love handmade pottery. They also have ceramic workshops so you can actually paint your own cup or plate yourself. Very cool!
Studio ZEI
2/A Hikmet Çk.
Must visit if you love handmade pottery. They also have ceramic workshops so you can actually paint your own cup or plate yourself. Very cool!

Neighbourhoods

Cihangir became a well-known area for its cafes, artists, and bohemian culture. In addition, the neighborhood is known for its street cats, and local residents help feed and take care of the cats. The documentary Kedi, which profiles street cats, was largely filmed in the neighborhood.
203 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cihangir
203 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cihangir became a well-known area for its cafes, artists, and bohemian culture. In addition, the neighborhood is known for its street cats, and local residents help feed and take care of the cats. The documentary Kedi, which profiles street cats, was largely filmed in the neighborhood.

Sightseeing

suitable for running/jogging. hosts jazz festivals in the evening
51 preporuka/e lokalaca
Mačka park
Maçka Caddesi
51 preporuka/e lokalaca
suitable for running/jogging. hosts jazz festivals in the evening
Amazing bosphorus view from a cafe next to souvenir shop. the garden is out of this world
96 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sakıp Sabancı Muzej Sveučilišta Sabancı
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.
96 preporuka/e lokalaca
Amazing bosphorus view from a cafe next to souvenir shop. the garden is out of this world
❤️
618 preporuka/e lokalaca
Istanbulska muzeja moderne umjetnosti
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
618 preporuka/e lokalaca
❤️
Based on the famous book by Orhan Pamuk
192 preporuka/e lokalaca
Muzej nevinosti
2 Dalgıç Çk.
192 preporuka/e lokalaca
Based on the famous book by Orhan Pamuk
From a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planeFrom a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planes & a submarine , thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.s, thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.
81 preporuka/e lokalaca
Muzej Rahmi M. Koç
No:5 Aziz Sk.
81 preporuka/e lokalaca
From a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planeFrom a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planes & a submarine , thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.s, thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.
Visit the famous steps of Cihangir with the great view of Tophane & Golden Horn
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
Park obrtnika
No:2 Defterdar Ykş.
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
Visit the famous steps of Cihangir with the great view of Tophane & Golden Horn
This 19-century palace was once the summer residence to ottoman sultans
92 preporuka/e lokalaca
Povijesni tunel palače Beylerbeyi
Abdullahağa Caddesi
92 preporuka/e lokalaca
This 19-century palace was once the summer residence to ottoman sultans
great pier with lots of cafes & views
164 preporuka/e lokalaca
Galataport Liman Isletmeleri
164 preporuka/e lokalaca
great pier with lots of cafes & views