Istanbul · 65 places scored
The best of Istanbul, answered like a local friend.
Two continents, one gloriously chaotic city — ask me anything about Istanbul and I'll point you past the tourist traps to the good stuff.
The Top 10 lists
Top 10 Restaurants
14 places · Top: Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
Top 10 Cafés & Coffee
10 places · Top: Fazıl Bey'in Türk Kahvesi
Top 5 Bars & Nightlife
7 places · Top: Karga Bar
Top 5 Beaches
6 places · Top: Şile Beach
Top 5 Parks & Outdoors
8 places · Top: Fenerbahçe Parkı
Top 3 Attractions
4 places · Top: Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü)
Top 5 Museums
7 places · Top: Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi)
Top 5 Markets & Food Halls
6 places · Top: Beşiktaş Bazaar (Beşiktaş Çarşısı)
Best Neighborhoods
1 place · Top: İstiklal Avenue (İstiklal Caddesi)
Neighborhoods to know
Planning & local guides
Where to stay in Istanbul
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Sports & live events in Istanbul
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