Yildiz Park (Turkish for star) is built on the side of a hill beside the…

The Binbirdirek Cistern, also known as the Cistern of Philoxenos, is a subterranean reservoir near…

The Rustem Pasha Mosque was designed by famed architect Mimam Sinan and built between 1561…

Istiklal Avenue is Istanbul’s answer to the Champs Elysees in Paris or Fifth Avenue in…

Beylerbeyi Palace was built by the Sultan Abdulaziz between 1861 and 1865 as a summer…

Rahmi M. Koç Museum   This museum is located in magnificent buildings on the shore…

ToursIstanbul.com is run by Byzas Tours, which has expertise in providing customized private tours and…

Day tours of the city can also be arranged with one of the many licensed…

Bigg Travel provides high quality guides and personalized service to customers. A number of tours…

Orion Tour offers many tours of Istanbul. These tours require a minimum of six people…

A popular organized day trip is the cruise up the Bosphorus, which can be taken…

This tour company organizes personalized 1- and 2-day tours of the city quite inexpensively. Tours…

Istanbul’s branch of the W Hotel is located in the trendy and historic Beşiktaş neighborhood. …

This boutique hotel is a couple blocks from the Sea of Marmara, and within walking…

With a prime location right off Istiklal Avenue, one of Istanbul’s best shopping and entertainment…

Tulip is a beautiful little guesthouse nestled in the ancient Sultanahmet area of  Istanbul. The…

This is a basic neat clean hostel/hotel that provides comfortable and affordable bed and breakfast…

The hotel is centrally located on the Lamartin Street, in the Talimhane area of Taksim.…

Sali Pazari is a huge market on the Asian side of Turkey in the Kadiköy…

The Spice Bazaar located in Eminönü is a must-see. It provides great color and atmosphere…

This expensive carpets center is run by the Turkish Republic Ministry of Culture. Artists and…

Here one can find silk scarves, tablecloths, ceramics and silver jewelry among much more.  …

Abdulla Natural Products has available  terry- cloth towels, herbal olive-oil soaps and a bath set…

This is a narrow gallery of artsy shops selling souvenirs from antique samovars to tiny…

The Tarihi Sultan Ahmet Koftacesi restaurant is a great place for authentic Turkish kebabs. It…

Zencefil has on offer a mostly vegetarian menu. Salads, homemade bread with herb butter, quiches…

The Sal Cafe Bar is the place to go to experience authentic Turkish nightlife. A…

Refik is unimpressive to look at but has been an institution in the neighborhood since…

Enginar cafe has a pleasant ambiance with attractive lighting and an interior  that looks like…

Carne provides a friendly and romantic ambiance for diners. Specialties include delicious dishes such as…

Turkey’s most important art fair, the Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair is held at the Lütfi…

The Istanbul Book Fair showcases all kinds of books. The fair takes place at the…

The Turkish Republic Salsa Cup is organized by a number of associations and dance companies,…

This is an annual one week festival held at various locations all   over the city.…

The Istanbul International Motorcycle Fair takes place every year at the Lütfi Kýrdar  Rumeli Exhibition…

ARTIST is the annual art fair that covers painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and videography. Exhibitors…

Istanbul – Turkey

The cost of one entry visa for all nationalities is JD 10 (around $14) for…

When entering Italy, all foreigners must carry documentation to validate the reasons and duration of…

If you are a citizen of any of the countries listed below, you will need…

Citizens of selected countries may obtain visas at the Airport for a 30-day period. Other…

January High 8 °C (47 °F) Low 3 °C (37°F) February   High 9 °C…

Trams were once ubiquitous in Istanbul.  They were by far the easiest way to get…

It is advisable not to drive in Istanbul because of traffic congestion and a lack…

Istanbul has two international airports.  Atatürk International Airport is located on the European side, about…

Car rental companies have offices at the airport as well as within the main city.…

Ferries and sea buses are used to cross the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, as…

Though taxis are easily available in Istanbul, it is better to have your hotel call…

Istanbul is generally a safe city  but one should exercise normal precaution as anywhere in…