Hans’s guidebook
Food scene - must try!
Food is great, slightly expensive but great for sharing.
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Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrasi Etiler
No: 2 Nispetiye CdFood is great, slightly expensive but great for sharing.
Nusret Burger is located inside Kanyon AVM. It serves one of the best burgers you can get in Istanbul. Great value for money too.
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Nusr-Et Burger Nişantaşı
57/A Abdi İpekçi Cd.Nusret Burger is located inside Kanyon AVM. It serves one of the best burgers you can get in Istanbul. Great value for money too.
Midyeci Ahmet
No:5 Çırağan Cd.Love the midye dolmas served here. Try the kokorec if you dare!
One of the best durum wraps available in Istanbul. It is open 24 hours too.
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Dürümzade
26/A Kamer Hatun Cd.One of the best durum wraps available in Istanbul. It is open 24 hours too.
Nice place to hang out by the water and try the famous Turkish baked cheesy potatoes (kumpir)
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Ortaköy
Nice place to hang out by the water and try the famous Turkish baked cheesy potatoes (kumpir)
Karakoy Gulluoglu
No:67 Kemankeş CaddesiBest baklava in Istanbul. A local favourite too.
Best kofte (Turkish meatballs) in the whole of Istanbul.
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Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta
No:12 Divan Yolu Cd.Best kofte (Turkish meatballs) in the whole of Istanbul.
Their firin sutlac (rice pudding) and other milk puddings are worth the calories. Don't forget the Turkish coffee & sahlep (available in late autumn till late winter)
Hafiz Mustafa 1864 Beyazıt
No: 39 /1 Yeniçeriler Cd.Their firin sutlac (rice pudding) and other milk puddings are worth the calories. Don't forget the Turkish coffee & sahlep (available in late autumn till late winter)
Local supermarket
Migros is located on the ground level of Metrocity AVM. You can find local Turkish snacks, things you need for breakfast & souvenirs to bring home.
MetroCity BUSINESS CENTER
Migros is located on the ground level of Metrocity AVM. You can find local Turkish snacks, things you need for breakfast & souvenirs to bring home.
Nice view of the Bosphorus
Ulus Park Cafe & Panorama
71/B Ulus ParkıNice cafe with great view of the Bosphorus River.
Queue up for a ticket & go up the Galata Tower for a lovely view of the city.
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Galata
Queue up for a ticket & go up the Galata Tower for a lovely view of the city.
Best Shopping Places in Istanbul
You can find special Turkish spices, teas and desserts here. Do step outside the bazaar and check out the shops surrounding it.
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Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.You can find special Turkish spices, teas and desserts here. Do step outside the bazaar and check out the shops surrounding it.
A variety of shops selling everything you need to bring home a piece of Turkey. Walk further inside for better prices & feel free to haggle.
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Velký bazar
Beyazıt CaddesiA variety of shops selling everything you need to bring home a piece of Turkey. Walk further inside for better prices & feel free to haggle.
Sightseeing
My favourite metro station is Istanbul because it is on a bridge. Lovely views of the city too.
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Golden Horn
No:15 Yerebatan Cd.My favourite metro station is Istanbul because it is on a bridge. Lovely views of the city too.
Sultanahmet area is a must go for all first timers in Istanbul. All the most important museums are located there.
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Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet area is a must go for all first timers in Istanbul. All the most important museums are located there.