Istanbul · 98 places scored
The best of Istanbul, answered like a local friend.
Two continents, one gloriously chaotic city — ask me anything about Istanbul and I'll point you past the tourist traps to the good stuff.
The Top 10 lists
Top 10 Restaurants
17 places · Top: Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
Top 10 Cafés & Coffee
13 places · Top: Fazıl Bey'in Türk Kahvesi
Top 5 Bars & Nightlife
8 places · Top: Karga Bar
Top 5 Beaches
7 places · Top: Şile Beach
Top 5 Parks & Outdoors
9 places · Top: Fenerbahçe Parkı
Top 10 Attractions
12 places · Top: Bosphorus Ferry Cruise (from Eminönü)
Top 10 Museums
11 places · Top: Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi)
Top 10 Markets & Food Halls
10 places · Top: Beşiktaş Bazaar (Beşiktaş Çarşısı)
Top 5 Neighborhoods
9 places · Top: Kadikoy (Kadıköy)
Neighborhoods to know
Planning & local guides
Where to stay in Istanbul
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Sports & live events in Istanbul
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