Tourists who come to visit Istanbul usually stay in Sultanahmet, Beyoglu (Taksim), Besiktas and Kadikoy. Especially Taksim Square and its surroundings stand out among these accommodation areas. For this reason, one of the most curious things for those who visit Istanbul is the shopping malls near Taksim Square. There are many shopping centers that you can easily reach from … [Read more...] about SHOPPING MALLS near Taksim Square (Updated 2024)
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Best Restaurants in Taksim (Beyoglu) Updated → 2025
Beyoglu is one of the historical districts of Istanbul. However, when compared to the Old City (Sultanahmet and its surroundings) on the opposite side, it has a very modern style. In this article you can find the best restaurants in Taksim, Istiklal Street, Karakoy and Cihangir neighborhoods of Beyoglu District. Beyoglu is one of the first neighborhoods when it comes to … [Read more...] about Best Restaurants in Taksim (Beyoglu) Updated → 2025
Best DONER KEBAB in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
Most of the Turkish people choose doner kebab when they want to eat something in a restaurant. Doner is a part of a food culture dating back hundreds of years and, naturally, it’s one of the most popular and delicious dishes in Turkey. Due to the deep-rooted history of doner kebab, the best doner kebab restaurants in Istanbul are generally located in historical … [Read more...] about Best DONER KEBAB in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
20 Best Breakfast Places in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
When you go to districts such as Beyoglu, Besiktas, and Kadikoy to have breakfast in Istanbul, you can see the crowds filling the restaurants. Istanbulites love to have breakfast outside on the weekend, especially in places with Bosphorus views. For this reason, the best breakfast places in Istanbul are located in the districts by the Bosphorus. In the last 10 years, the … [Read more...] about 20 Best Breakfast Places in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
Things to Do in ISTIKLAL STREET (Updated → 2024)
Istiklal Street has been Istanbul’s most popular and cosmopolite area since the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, there are a lot of places to visit such as historical passages, centuries-old restaurants and colorful shops in Istiklal Street. There is no doubt that the fancy boutiques and shops under the buildings on Istiklal Street will attract your attention. However, don’t … [Read more...] about Things to Do in ISTIKLAL STREET (Updated → 2024)
Best Things to Do in BEYOGLU (aka Taksim) 2024
Beyoglu is the most European district in Istanbul and there are many places to visit here. Therefore, it’s hard to imagine Beyoglu as forestland where Ottoman sultans used to go hunting considering it’s the most active district of Istanbul today. Beyoglu used to be outside the city center until the last century of the Ottoman Empire and was known as “Pera”. However, it … [Read more...] about Best Things to Do in BEYOGLU (aka Taksim) 2024