Areas & Districts

Historic Center

The Historic center of Istanbul hosts the majority of the historical sites of Istanbul from the periods of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire that include beautiful palaces, churches, mosques, fountains, museums and more.

Explore Cankurtaran, Kumkapi, Yenikapi and Samatya

The coast road in the historical peninsula from Cankurtaran...

Explore Golden Horn – Halic (Top Things to Do and See, Dine, Stay)

The Golden Horn, also known as Halic, was the...

Explore Fener & Balat: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Discover the Fener and Balat neighborhoods of Istanbul with...

Explore Eminonu & Sirkeci (Guide with Top Things to Do & See)

Eminonu and neighboring Sirkeci are also one of the...

Explore Sultanahmet, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Stay Guide

Discover the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul with our local...

Historical Peninsula Istanbul – Fatih (Where? Top Attractions & Sights)

Here you'll find a quick guide to explore Historical...

Beyoglu District

Beyoglu is one of the most popular districts of Istanbul famous for its lively atmosphere, Galata Tower, Istiklal Street, Taksim Sqaure and cultural activities. With its traces of the European architecture of 100 years, Beyoglu and around is worth a visit and see for the Istanbul visitors. Taksim, Karakoy, Galata & Tophane are the most popular tourists zone and neighborhoods of Beyoglu.

Explore Taksim, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Stay Guide

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Explore Galata, Karakoy & Tophane (Top Things to Do & See + Advice)

Famous for their lively city life, tourist zones, and...

Explore Istiklal Street Istanbul (Top Attractions & Sights with Insider Tips)

When it comes to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Avenue), it...

Explore Cukurcuma (Top Things to Do and See, Dine, Stay, How to Get?)

Cukurcuma is a lively and authentic neighborhood located along...

Bosphorus European Shores

The European shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul are wonderful. Karakoy, Kabatas, Besiktas, Ortakoy, Arnavutkoy, Emirgan, Istinye, Yenikoy, Sariyer and Rumeli Kavagi are the popular districts and neighborhoods along the Bosphorus on the European side.

Explore Bebek, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Istinye & Yenikoy, Istanbul: Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Discover the Istinye and Yenikoy neighborhoods of Istanbul with...

Explore Rumeli Kavagi, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Discover the Rumeli Kavagi neighborhood of Istanbul with our...

Explore Rumeli Hisari, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See Guide

Discover the Rumeli Hisari neighborhood of Istanbul with our...

Explore Rumeli Feneri, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See Guide

Discover the Rumeli Feneri neighborhood of Istanbul with our...

Explore Arnavutkoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Emirgan, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Discover the Emirgan neighborhood of Istanbul with our local guide....

Explore Sariyer, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Stay Guide

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Explore Besiktas, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Stay Guide

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Explore Ortakoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Kabatas, Istanbul: Things to Do, See, Bosphorus Cruises

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Bosphorus Asian Shores

The Asian shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul are wonderful. Kadikoy and Uskudar are the districts, Beylerbeyi, Cengelkoy, Kanlica, Cubuklu, Beykoz and Anadolu Kavagi are the popular neighborhoods along the Bosphorus on the Asian side.

Explore Kuzguncuk, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Anadolu Hisari, Istanbul: Things to Do, See, Bosphorus Tours

Istanbul Anadolu Hisari is located on the Asian shore...

Explore Cengelkoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Located on the Asian shore of the Istanbul Bosphorus,...

Explore Uskudar, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Yoros Castle, Anadolu Kavagi (How to get? + Views + Restaurant)

Perched majestically on the Anatolian side of the Istanbul...

Explore Beykoz, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Kandilli, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Kandilli is located on the Anatolian shore of the...

Explore Anadolu Feneri, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine

Anadolu Feneri is located on the Asian side of...

Explore Moda, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Beylerbeyi, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Located on the Istanbul Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus,...

Explore Kadikoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Anadolu Kavagi, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine

Anadolu Kavagi is one of the most beautiful and...

Explore Kanlica, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Kanlica is a beautiful coastal neighborhood situated on the...

Explore Poyrazkoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine

Poyrazkoy is one of the most beautiful and charming...

Coastal Road to Yesilkoy

Along the coastline of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, starting from Sarayburnu and extending to Yeşilköy, there are many tourist and historical sites to visit. Among the main neighborhoods worth exploring are Cankurtaran, Küçük Ayasofya, Kadırga, Kumkapı, Samatya, Yenikapı, Bakırköy, Ataköy, Florya, and Yeşilköy.

Here, you will find information about popular districts and neighborhoods along the coastal route between the Historic Peninsula and Yeşilköy, including places to visit, activities, dining and accommodation options, and transportation details.

Explore Cankurtaran, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Kumkapi, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Bakirkoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Florya, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Atakoy, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Explore Samatya, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

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Istanbul Escapes

The outside suburbs, beaches, villages and islands of Istanbul are also worth a visit and see. The Princes’ Islands, Belgrad Forest, Kilyos, Sile, Polonezkoy, Riva and Agva are the popular sights around Istanbul. Istanbul escapes allow you visit and see the beautiful tourist suburbs, beaches, villages and islands to have a perfect weekend in Istanbul…

Kilyos – Top Things to Do, See & Stay, Beaches

Located on the northern coasts of Istanbul, by the Black...

Explore Burgazada, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Burgazada, among Istanbul's Princes' Islands, is relatively rockier and...

Polonezkoy (Adampol) – Top Things to Do, See & Stay, Day Trips

Located in the natural park and protected area, on...

Explore Princes’ Islands (Top Things to Do, See & Stay, Day Trips)

The Princes' Islands (Prens Adalari in Turkish) is one...

Explore Kinaliada, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Kinaliada is the closest and also the smallest island...

Explore Buyukada, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Discover the Buyukada Islands of Istanbul's Princes' Islands with...

Explore Heybeliada, Istanbul: Best Things to Do, See, Dine Guide

Formerly known as Halki and the second largest of...

Belgrad Forest in Sariyer (Top Things to Do & See, Where & How to Get?)

Located in the northwest of Istanbul, at Sariyer district,...

Sile – Top Things to Do, See & Stay, Beaches

Located on the Asian side, by the Black Sea shores,...