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Where should I eat?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 01 Adana Cadde Kebap · 01 Adana Kebap & Lahmacun Salonu · 01 Adana Kebapçısı · 01 Ocakbaşı · 04 Cafe.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 01 Adana Cadde Kebap · 01 Adana Kebap & Lahmacun Salonu · 01 Adana Kebapçısı · 01 Ocakbaşı · 04 Cafe.
Places mentioned
- 01 Adana Cadde Kebap
Kebab & Grill · Kadıköy
- 01 Adana Kebap & Lahmacun Salonu
Street food · Kartal
- 01 Adana Kebapçısı
Kebab & Grill · Maltepe
- 01 Ocakbaşı
Kebab & Grill · Ataşehir
- 04 Cafe
Café · Pendik
From Citiveo data — 60 places checked
What can I do in 2 hours?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Hagia Sophia · Galata Tower · Akbıyık Cami · Gülhane Park · Acımusluk Sarnıcı.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Hagia Sophia · Galata Tower · Akbıyık Cami · Gülhane Park · Acımusluk Sarnıcı.
Places mentioned
- Hagia Sophia
Sultanahmet
- Galata Tower
Karaköy
- Akbıyık Cami
Fatih
- Gülhane Park
Fatih
- Acımusluk Sarnıcı
Fatih
From Citiveo data — 63 places checked
Where can I go with kids?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Gülhane Park · Bosphorus Cruise (Eminönü) · Galata Tower · Belgrade Forest · Balat's Colourful Streets.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Gülhane Park · Bosphorus Cruise (Eminönü) · Galata Tower · Belgrade Forest · Balat's Colourful Streets.
Places mentioned
- Gülhane Park
Fatih
- Bosphorus Cruise (Eminönü)
Eminönü
- Galata Tower
Karaköy
From Citiveo data — 60 places checked
What's open late?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 1 Kahve · 29 · 464 Yeniköy · 700 GRAM · 180 Coffee & Bakery.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 1 Kahve · 29 · 464 Yeniköy · 700 GRAM · 180 Coffee & Bakery.
Places mentioned
- 1 Kahve
Café · Beyoğlu
- 29
Restaurant · Beşiktaş
- 464 Yeniköy
Restaurant · Sarıyer
- 700 GRAM
Breakfast · Kadıköy
- 180 Coffee & Bakery
Breakfast · Kadıköy
From Citiveo data — 60 places checked
What can I do when it rains?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Hagia Sophia · Galata Tower · Dolmabahçe Palace · Akbıyık Cami · Acımusluk Sarnıcı.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Hagia Sophia · Galata Tower · Dolmabahçe Palace · Akbıyık Cami · Acımusluk Sarnıcı.
Places mentioned
- Hagia Sophia
Sultanahmet
- Galata Tower
Karaköy
- Dolmabahçe Palace
Beşiktaş
- Akbıyık Cami
Fatih
- Acımusluk Sarnıcı
Fatih
From Citiveo data — 60 places checked
Which pharmacy is on duty?Tonight there are 132 pharmacies on duty across Istanbul, with Heybeliada Eczanesi in Adalar among those available for emergencies and after-hours needs.
Tonight there are 132 pharmacies on duty across Istanbul, with Heybeliada Eczanesi in Adalar among those available for emergencies and after-hours needs.
Places mentioned
- Pharmacy on duty
132 pharmacies on duty tonight, starting with Heybeliada Eczanesi (Adalar)
From Citiveo data — 1 place checked
Airport to the centre?2 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 2 airports (İstanbul Havalimanı (IST) · Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW)) · Public transport (5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart).
2 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 2 airports (İstanbul Havalimanı (IST) · Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW)) · Public transport (5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart).
Places mentioned
- 2 airports
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST) · Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW)
- Public transport
5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart
From Citiveo data — 2 places checked
How does transport work?1 suggestion from the Istanbul guide: Public transport (5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart).
1 suggestion from the Istanbul guide: Public transport (5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart).
Places mentioned
- Public transport
5 lines: Metro network, T1 tram, Marmaray, Metrobüs · fare Full fare (İstanbulkart) · card İstanbulkart
From Citiveo data — 1 place checked
What's on this week?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 8th International Maltepe Theatre Festival · 5th Serçeşme Hünkâr Hacı Bektaş Veli Festival · Filmekimi 2026 · 20th Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival · Ritual Fest 2026.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: 8th International Maltepe Theatre Festival · 5th Serçeşme Hünkâr Hacı Bektaş Veli Festival · Filmekimi 2026 · 20th Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival · Ritual Fest 2026.
Places mentioned
- 8th International Maltepe Theatre Festival
October 1 – October 31 · Organised by Maltepe Municipality, the festival hosts theatre companies from around 30 co…
- 5th Serçeşme Hünkâr Hacı Bektaş Veli Festival
October 2 – October 4 · Listed in İBB Kültür's 2026 festival calendar, this three-day event honours the Hacı Bekt…
- Filmekimi 2026
October 9 – October 18 · İKSV's autumn film programme brings a selection of titles from the year's international f…
- 20th Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival
October 12 – October 17 · Organised by the Istanbul Metropolitan Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the festival …
- Ritual Fest 2026
October 17 – October 18 · A two-day open-air music festival on the concert grounds of Life Park in Bahçeköy, Sarıye…
From Citiveo data — 7 places checked
Where is the best view?5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Princes' Islands · Belgrade Forest · Emirgan Grove · Balat's Colourful Streets · Gülhane Park.
5 suggestions from the Istanbul guide: Princes' Islands · Belgrade Forest · Emirgan Grove · Balat's Colourful Streets · Gülhane Park.
Places mentioned
- Emirgan Grove
Sarıyer
- Gülhane Park
Fatih
From Citiveo data — 60 places checked