Guidebook for Istanbul

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Guidebook for Istanbul

Shopping

Wanted a quick shopping fix? Forum Istanbul has all International labels like Mango, Zara, H&M and Turkish label all under one roof. Shopping in Istanbul is great! You never run out of things to buy!!
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Forum İstanbul
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Wanted a quick shopping fix? Forum Istanbul has all International labels like Mango, Zara, H&M and Turkish label all under one roof. Shopping in Istanbul is great! You never run out of things to buy!!
Looking for wedding gown and bridal accessories? They've got a beautiful modern collection to offer at really good prices. English-speaking sales consultant makes shopping more comfortable than ever!
Oleg Cassini - Mall of Istanbul Mall
Looking for wedding gown and bridal accessories? They've got a beautiful modern collection to offer at really good prices. English-speaking sales consultant makes shopping more comfortable than ever!

Food Scene

Wanted something less Turkish today? Check out Cookshop's European & Asian menu! http://www.cookshop.com.tr/en#/cookshop
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Cookshop
No:10/2 Bostan Sk.
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Wanted something less Turkish today? Check out Cookshop's European & Asian menu! http://www.cookshop.com.tr/en#/cookshop
Turkish loves Kofte (meatball), and this restaurant is famous for quality food and fast service. One of the best in the town since 1920 & important reminder: Cash only!
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Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta
No:12 Divan Yolu Cd.
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Turkish loves Kofte (meatball), and this restaurant is famous for quality food and fast service. One of the best in the town since 1920 & important reminder: Cash only!
Always have a sweet tooth and like to try Turkish desserts? This is one of the long-standing Turkish brand that you can find everywhere. Try Kazandibi and Muhallebi for something not too sweet.
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Saray Muhallebicisi
No: 1 Fevzi Paşa Cd.
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Always have a sweet tooth and like to try Turkish desserts? This is one of the long-standing Turkish brand that you can find everywhere. Try Kazandibi and Muhallebi for something not too sweet.
Along the coast, you'll see tea-houses that overlook Maiden's Tower. It'll be a nice to have to have a chat over Salep or Cay in late Autumn/early winter on a beautiful evening.
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Jungfrutornet
Salacak Mevkii
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Along the coast, you'll see tea-houses that overlook Maiden's Tower. It'll be a nice to have to have a chat over Salep or Cay in late Autumn/early winter on a beautiful evening.

Sightseeing

Love to engage your senses with beautiful mosaic and frescoes? Take direct minibus from home and stop at Edinekapi for Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi) brings you there. http://www.choramuseum.com/
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Chora-museet
18 Kariye Cami Sk.
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Love to engage your senses with beautiful mosaic and frescoes? Take direct minibus from home and stop at Edinekapi for Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi) brings you there. http://www.choramuseum.com/
Visit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, Grand bazaar, for your best souvenir to home. Take Bus 36ES, 32A or 36 to Beyazit (last stop) from home.
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Stora basaren
Beyazıt Caddesi
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Visit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, Grand bazaar, for your best souvenir to home. Take Bus 36ES, 32A or 36 to Beyazit (last stop) from home.
Known as Yerebatan Sarayı, ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. With Columns, atmospheric lighting and music that fills the air, you feel yourself in an underground palace!
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Basilikacisternen
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.
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Known as Yerebatan Sarayı, ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. With Columns, atmospheric lighting and music that fills the air, you feel yourself in an underground palace!
Thinking of a great place for a light Turkish breakfast; How about Simit (Sesame round bread) and Cay (Tea) with a view of Golden Horn? Take Minibus to Eyup and enjoy your cablecar up the hill!
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Pierre Loti station
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Thinking of a great place for a light Turkish breakfast; How about Simit (Sesame round bread) and Cay (Tea) with a view of Golden Horn? Take Minibus to Eyup and enjoy your cablecar up the hill!
After Pierre Loti breakfast, you can consider a walk in Miniaturk which is very much like Mini-Europe concept in Brussels.
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Miniaturk
No:7 İmrahor Cd.
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After Pierre Loti breakfast, you can consider a walk in Miniaturk which is very much like Mini-Europe concept in Brussels.
Be ready to climb up the fortress and catch a good glimpse of the Bosphorus Sea and the bridge connecting the Asian and Europe side of Istanbul.
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Rumelihisari
Yahya Kemal Caddesi
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Be ready to climb up the fortress and catch a good glimpse of the Bosphorus Sea and the bridge connecting the Asian and Europe side of Istanbul.

Everything Else

Here's Istanbul's shopping/entertainment/nightlife district with 3million visitor a day! Take Bus 32T from home & stop at Taksim Square to this 3-km, pedestrian-only avenue where you find everything!
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Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.
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Here's Istanbul's shopping/entertainment/nightlife district with 3million visitor a day! Take Bus 32T from home & stop at Taksim Square to this 3-km, pedestrian-only avenue where you find everything!
For a day trip from Istanbul, try Büyükada of Prince's Island. You can explore island on-foot, horse carriage or on bicycle. Take Bus 32 to Eminönü, then Tram to Kabataş for the ferry to Büyükada.
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Büyükada
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For a day trip from Istanbul, try Büyükada of Prince's Island. You can explore island on-foot, horse carriage or on bicycle. Take Bus 32 to Eminönü, then Tram to Kabataş for the ferry to Büyükada.
Walk through the small little lanes and find the Potato Cumpir and Waffles, one of the local's favorites. A beer on the hot day while overlooking the Bosphorus Bridge will be prefect!
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Ortaköy
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Walk through the small little lanes and find the Potato Cumpir and Waffles, one of the local's favorites. A beer on the hot day while overlooking the Bosphorus Bridge will be prefect!
Walk down Istiklal Street from Taksim Square till you hit Galata Tower. You can get your 360 degree view of Istanbul from the viewing tower or snapshot of this lovely tower that stands through time!
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Galatatornet
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Walk down Istiklal Street from Taksim Square till you hit Galata Tower. You can get your 360 degree view of Istanbul from the viewing tower or snapshot of this lovely tower that stands through time!
Hamam is also known as Turkish Bath. After a day of sight-seeing and shopping, you can consider to go Çemberlitas Hamam. This Hamam maybe a little pricier but it's definitely a quality experience!
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Çemberlitaş Hamamı
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.
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Hamam is also known as Turkish Bath. After a day of sight-seeing and shopping, you can consider to go Çemberlitas Hamam. This Hamam maybe a little pricier but it's definitely a quality experience!
Nearest airport to our place. Accessible by Light Metro direct from Airport.
Atatürk Havaalanı
Atatürk Havaalanı
Nearest airport to our place. Accessible by Light Metro direct from Airport.
If you are traveling by bus to other cities, you'll be happy to know that we are only 10 minutes away from Esenler Otogari, the central and largest bus terminal for intercity bus service in Istanbul.
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Otogar İstasyonu
O-3
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If you are traveling by bus to other cities, you'll be happy to know that we are only 10 minutes away from Esenler Otogari, the central and largest bus terminal for intercity bus service in Istanbul.
If you need any medical assistance, this hospital is near to our place and the doctors there speaks English. Do remember to have your passport with you. Call 112 for Ambulance in case of emergency.
Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi
Adnan Menderes Bulvarı
If you need any medical assistance, this hospital is near to our place and the doctors there speaks English. Do remember to have your passport with you. Call 112 for Ambulance in case of emergency.

Arts & Culture

If there's one museum in Istanbul that you should see, then it's definitely Topkapi Palace. Closest Tramvay Stop: Sultanamet
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Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Sarayı
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If there's one museum in Istanbul that you should see, then it's definitely Topkapi Palace. Closest Tramvay Stop: Sultanamet