Istanbul Attractions

8 places · narrow by district and visit style

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Altunizade

A sprawling residential district and transport hub on the Asian side, where metro lines and bus routes funnel into the Bosphorus Bridge approaches. Handy for shopping and a quick transfer.

60m
Üsküdar
Altunizade
landmark

Ataköy

A planned coastal neighborhood in Bakırköy with a marina, art galleries, and a long seaside promenade.

90m
Bakırköy
Ataköy
landmark

Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)

A major concert hall and cultural center on Taksim Square, rebuilt and reopened in 2021. Its transparent facade makes it a striking modern landmark.

60m
Beyoğlu
Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)
landmark

Bomonti

A century-old beer factory now houses coffee spots, galleries, and co-working spaces. It's a locals' hangout, not a tourist stop.

60m
Şişli
Bomonti
landmark

Galataport Istanbul

A massive 1.2 km waterfront development in Karaköy, combining a cruise terminal with shops, restaurants, the Istanbul Modern museum, and a hotel. It's a modern promenade right on the Bosphorus.

90m
Beyoğlu
Galataport Istanbul
landmark

İstinye Park

A large shopping centre in İstinye with nearly 300 stores, split between an indoor mall and an open-air section built around a central park. Handy for a relaxed meal or a break from sightseeing.

60m
Sarıyer
İstinye Park
landmark

Feshane

A sprawling 19th-century fez factory on the Golden Horn, now hosting art fairs, exhibitions and occasional flea markets.

Varies·60m
Eyüpsultan
Feshane
landmark

Maiden's Tower

A Byzantine-era tower on a tiny islet at the southern mouth of the Bosphorus, 200 metres off Üsküdar. Less a monument than a weirdly isolated viewpoint.

TL 450·60m
Üsküdar
Maiden's Tower
landmark
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