Food scene
Sur Balık Restoran Cihangir
No:30 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Ask for the terrace & a table with a seaview!
Karaköy Çorba Evi
No:35 Mumhane Cd.Incredible soups!
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.Incredible breakfast and english speaking waiters
Socrates Bistro
6/A Teşvikiye Fırın Sk.Great cocktails!
Grandma
38 Ahmet Fetgari SkAmazing bakery and breakfast
Sightseeing
Isitolo saseGibhit
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spice market
Moda
Different area and cheap random buys.
Karaköy
I-Galata Tower
Neighbourhoods
Tarlabaşı
Avoid it.
Cihangir
Totally fine to be alone and filled with hipsters and bars.
Nişantaşı
Posh and safe
Taksim Square
Touristic and crowded
Moda
Cheap, hipster-y and safe