Bebek

Where is Bebek and How to Get There

Locals who live close to Bebek frequently receive the query "Where is Bebek in Istanbul?" a great deal as access to Bebek is a little more difficult than most other important areas in Istanbul. You have three options as neither Bebek nor Besiktas have a metro stop: take a taxi, take a bus, or board a ferry to get to Bebek. Bebek can only be reached by one main route, therefore traffic jams are common, especially during rush hour. Therefore, if you are not in a hurry, we advise taking a bus as opposed to a taxi.

What To Do in Bebek Istanbul

Being a small city, Bebek allows you to see everything it has to offer in one to two days. But that doesn't mean that our list of tasks is small. It is one of Istanbul's wealthiest neighborhoods and is home to a number of opulent cafés, restaurants, and shops. Additionally, its seashore, which spans from Arnavutkoy to Rumeli Fortress, is among Istanbul's most spectacular vistas.

Walk Along The Seaside

Aside from everything else, Bebek's beachfront on the Bosphorus is its standout feature. Take a stroll around the waterfront to admire the lovely sea and clear skies. Visit the many shops you come across. Pet the canines and felines you see. Photograph the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in the background. We suggest going to Bebek's coastline on a sunny day to really appreciate the scenery in order to do it credit.

Eat A Turkish Breakfast On The Seaside

You could get hungry after taking a stroll along the stunning Bebek seashore to start your day. Along the waterfront, there are a ton of fantastic cafes and eateries that serve fantastic Turkish breakfasts. Although Rumeli Kale Kafe lies a little outside of Bebek, they have one of Istanbul's best Turkish breakfasts. It is a fantastic option if you want to eat breakfast before or after visiting Rumeli Hisar because it is close by. Another great restaurant is Mangerie, which is close to the Kucuk Bebek bus station. You might occasionally have to wait for a table on the balcony because the restaurant is so widely known for its breakfast and brunch.

Visit the Great Local Cafes and Stores

Of course, the above-mentioned cafes and restaurants are only a few of the places where you can sit and enjoy yourself in. If you want to try out other places, you have more than enough options in Bebek.

Lucca: An all-around excellent bistro bar to hang out in. Great food, excellent cocktails, and beautiful interior design.

Bebek Waffle: A small, humble waffle shop that also serves great kumpir.

Divan Patissiere Bebek: Craving sweets? Visit Divan Patissiere in Bebek to try out an endless variety of excellent options.

Visit Rumeli Fortress

The Rumeli Fortress, one of Istanbul's most spectacular and significant historical sites, is located only a bit north of Bebek. Mehmet the Conqueror had it constructed in 1452, and it is still standing today. It underwent repair between 1955 and 1958, and a museum was established there in 1960. Since it is accessible to the general public, visiting Rumeli Fortress will be among your favorite things to do in Bebek if you have an interest in history. Every day from 9 to 16.30, excluding Wednesday, you are welcome to tour the walls, towers, and dungeons of Rumeli Fortress. It also functions as an outdoor theater for different concerts.

Join The Vibrant Night Life

It should come as no surprise that Bebek, one of Istanbul's wealthiest neighborhoods, has a thriving nightlife. Additionally, there's a decent possibility you'll run across a few famous people. Backbar, Kulis Gastro Pub, Arnavutköy Any Cafe & Bar, Bar-Restaurant Curtis, and Taps Bebek are a few fantastic bars and pubs to visit at night.

Unfortunately there is no metro station that gets you to Bebek, so you might want to ride a bus or rent a taxi with regards that the road to Bebek gets really crowded during the weekends and rush hours and your 20-30 minutes ride from Besiktas to Ortakoy will be a 2-hour ride, so you might want to check the time before you go there.

 Take a walk on bebek’s corniche:

The waterfront of Bebek is really wonderful and magical at the same time, especially when the weather is really comforting and sunny. From there, you will have a mesmerizing view over the bridge of Bosphorus which make it the perfect location for a memorable photo.

Renting a bike is also an option if you like to have fun and experiencing the beauty of the area, you can rent a bike using a card just like the metro card, the name of the card is isbike and can be bought from isbike stands located near the bikes’ station. Then, just like the metro card you can fill the card from the stands and rent the bike automatically.

Discover rumeli hisari fortress

Rumeli Hisari fortress is a wonderful monument that has been built by the order of Sultan Mehmet II prior to his conquest of Constantinople, the alternative name for the fortress is throat cutter, due to its location that prevented any aid for the Byzantines from the strait. After the conquest of Constantinople, the fortress served as a checkpoint and usually prison. In our modern days, the fortress is an open museum to the public, and has some special concerts and events so you might want to check for that. The fortress has an outstanding view over the strait, and it is relaxing to go there and watch the beauty of it.

Take a relaxing walk from ortakoy to bebek:

Or vise versa, if you feel yourself energized and love to take long walks, then this is definitely one of those walks that will be memorable to you, the walk 5.6 Km walk is mostly situated along the shore of the bosphorus which will make the walk even more magical, you walk under the bridge of the bosphorus all the way until you reach Bebek. If you started the walk from Bebek, then once you finish go grab yourself a treat from the local bazaar which features the best kumpir there is in town, the kumpir is baked potato with toppings of your choice, do not hesitate to try it.

Bebek is one of the favorite places for many tourists and even locals, the place has its own beauty and wonderful views, it is not very crowded but it is full of life at anytime of the day, you can also sit down at any café, grab a coffee and sit watching the beautiful views. Also, there are plenty of modern restaurants in this neighborhood, filled with international cuisine so if you like to try one, feel free, all of those restaurants will give the best collection of food and most of the restaurants speak foreign language so you don’t have to speak Turkish with them.