Overview
Visitors often understand the city better after crossing between Europe and Asia, because daily life changes from the monument-heavy historic core to calmer residential and waterfront areas.
City guide article
Residents
Istanbulites move through a city of ferries, steep streets, mosque courtyards, bazaars, apartment neighborhoods, universities and office districts.
City guideCity Information
Top places in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top hotels in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top shopping spots in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Top restaurants in Istanbul
Add practical stops to your Istanbul plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
