For the past 12 years istanbul city has been a city of interest for a lot of people, every year tourists from all over the world visit this city to enjoy the historical site, beautiful nature, fun activities, and to taste the delicious turkish food. in fact, a lot of people actually have fallen in love with the city in a way that they visit it every single year.
So if you are planning to visit Istanbul city this year here are some tips to enjoy your time and spend a happy vacation:
Istanbul city is a very big city but the touristic areas are almost located in the heart of the city and near it, so it would be good if you stay in a hotel that is not very far away from the sites you want to visit. Of course, you can count on the city’s organized public transportation because it connects all the areas with each other but you do not want to spend your tie in busses and trains and you can find a lot of options for booking in the heart of the city you are limited to expensive hotels.
Istanbul city has a lot of sites to be visited and you will definitely get confused from where to start and where to go. Thus, you can count on tourism agencies and join one or two of the trips that they organize because tourism agencies know how to structure a trip according to your time so you can visit the most attractive sites in the city without getting lost or losing time. If you are not a fan of tourism agencies and do not want to get restricted with them, you can open the map and organize your own trip but as an advise, you can start from the famous Grand Bazaar, it will be easier for you to visit the most famous sites this way.
Most of the museums and historical sites like Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Museum open their doors for visitors early and close it at 7 pm by latest. Thus, it is important to wake up early, have a delicious breakfast then hit the road and enjoy your day in Istanbul. For the night, you can spend your time at one of the restaurants for a delicious dinner or one of the bars in Istiklal Street, Kadikoy, or Arnavutkoy.
Turkish language:
Although Istanbul city is famous for the huge number of foreigners who visit it every year, Turkish people do not seem to be fans of foregin languages. You would still find people speaking English but do not expect them to be fluent at it. Thus, it is better if you prepare yourself for some language barriers and problems by using Google Translate or memorise the basic Turkish phrases that you will be using most of the time like:
Istanbul Tourist Pass®️ is your digital pass to 100+ attractions, including Istanbul’s top sights, guided tours and unique experiences. It gives you skip-the-line access and nothing to pay at the door.
Use code PROMO5 at checkout
Limited time offer
How much? “Ne kadar”
Thank You. “Teşekkurler” (Teshekkurler)
Hello. ‘’Merhaba”, and other phrases or words that you can check on Google translate before arriving in Turkey. Most importantly, be patient because you might find someone who does not speak english at all.
The food culture in Turkey is so rich, you can find literally hundreds of options to have your lunch or dinner so you are not limited to specific types of food. You can also find Chinese food, Indian food, Arap food, and many other cuisines.
Here is a very important thing: if you are on a diet, forget about it you won’t be able to resist the food in Istanbul.
First of all, you need to know that the new Istanbul Airport is far away from the heart of the city and it takes about 80-90 minutes to reach it. Once you get out of the airport you will find a lot of busses that each one of them pass through a different road transferring passengers to anywhere in Istanbul. These busses are extremely comfortable so you will not be annoyed using them, and tickets are cheap alos. The most expensive one cost you around 5 US Dollars. If you are in a hurry, you can take a taxi but it will cost you about 30-35 US Dollars.
In any case, make sure to check out from your hotel early at your last day not to miss your flight and keep in mind that Istanbul Airport is a very busy one, so expect to spend more tie than usual in it.
Reviews
Shopping in ıstanbul is surely a dream for a shopping lover! Many shopping malls, streets full of stores, shopping districts, and many more are waiting for you in Istanbul. Here are the shopping centers of Istanbul so you can decide where to go for your shopping spree!
Turkey's metropolitan city, Istanbul, is famous for its various street flavors and cultural attractions. The cultural and historical buildings located all over the city ensure that the city receives many visitors at any time of the year. Istanbul, a city where tourists can be found on every street, is among the most developed cities in the country in terms of food culture. Istanbul, which has adapted the cultural dishes of various regions, also has a wide range of street tastes. One of Turkish street delicacies' favorites is corn on the cob or mısır in Turkish!
Istanbul is a city where cultures and religions meet, and live peacefully, the islamic community has majority and then the christians and the jewish community. the jewish community in istanbul are not much but of course there are plenty of districts and churches scattered in istanbul. the history of the jews goes back 2400 years where jews have lived in what is now turkey, there have been many jewish communities in anatolia.
Read More
Spend an unforgettable night out in Istanbul! From the vibrant energy of Taksim and Şişli to the cool vibes of Kadıköy, this city's buzzing nightlife scene has something to offer everyone, whether you crave pulsating dance floors or intimate live music venues.
Read More
English 
Indonesian 
Urdu 
Taiwanese 
Russian 
Romanian 
Portuguese 
Persian 
Macedonian 
Korean 
Japanese 
Italian 
Indian 
Hungarian 
Greek 
German 
Croatian 
Chinese 
Bulgarian 
Arabic 
French 
Spanish 