Ipek's Guidebook
Favorite Cocktail Bars
it’s a local cocktail bar with nicest owners and waiters. do yourself a favor and grab a Negroni!
130 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Geyik
22 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.it’s a local cocktail bar with nicest owners and waiters. do yourself a favor and grab a Negroni!
Museums
Visit for Contemporary art exhibitions and some Ottoman art pieces.
281 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.Visit for Contemporary art exhibitions and some Ottoman art pieces.
Food scene
local turkish cuisine - the kind we cook at home - with vegan options.
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Galata Kitchen
9 B Tatar Beyi Sk.local turkish cuisine - the kind we cook at home - with vegan options.
Рекомендации для путешественников
Как сэкономить
Download Zomato App and become a Gold member.
if you are 2 or more people, this membership allows you to get 1 extra meal or 2 extra drinks for free in selected restaurants and bars. there are many restaurants in Galata, Karakoy, Taksim and Cihangir where you can use this membership and spend less! This membership is usually 150-200 TL.
Не пропустите
Don’t miss the Marina Abramovic exhibition at SSM!
the exhibition is here until April 26th.
Транспорт
Use the tram for less traffic
To go to the old town and Ottoman palaces, use the tram (Tophane station is the closest to the apartment) By tram you can go to Eminonu, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet etc. (Hagia Sophia, Spice Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and big mosques are on this route.
Как сэкономить
Get an Istanbulkart to use public transportation
You can get them from TUNNEL station or buffets. Then you have to upload money to the card from the machines (you will see them on the stations.)
Не пропустите
Visit the Flea Market in Bomonti every Sunday
you may find interesting pieces (watches, jewellery, clothing, furniture, vinyl etc.)