Istanbul Neighborhoods
Pat Yale / January 25, 2012
Sultanahmet: The Tourist Heart of Istanbul
It doesn’t matter whether you will be in Istanbul for a couple of days or a couple of weeks – the one neighborhood you are absolutely certain to visit is Sultanahmet, the neat little area at the tip of the historic peninsula where the city Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / November 24, 2011
Neighborhood Profile: Karaköy
Karaköy is one of Istanbul’s most historical areas, a part of town that was once at the heart of the city’s economy. Yet despite its historical importance, today this area is relatively overlooked, with trendier Galata grabbing the Read More »
Madeleine Pelletier / November 01, 2011
The Revival of Samatya
The neighborhood of Samatya, located just a few train stops away from the central tourist areas of Sultanahmet and Eminönü is one of Istanbul’s forgotten treasures. But that is about to change. The Tourist Research Association (TURAD), Read More »
Julia Harte / July 28, 2011
Akaretler’s Renaissance
The elegant row houses that slope up Süleyman Seba and Şifa Nedim avenues in the Akaretler district of Istanbul, just off the shore road from Beşiktaş, have a classic, timeless appearance. In fact, they were built 136 years ago, as extra Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / July 04, 2011
The Jewel of the Bosphorus: Bebek
One of the most picturesque Bosphorus neighborhoods, Bebek is known as an elite,upscale part of town with a large foreign contingent. With its designer boutiques and many cafés and restaurants, Bebek is the ideal place to spend a pleasant day Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / May 27, 2011
Cihangir & Çukurcuma: The Land of Antiques and Hipsters
Despite its central location, Çukurcuma is an area that remains relatively unknown to most residents and tourists, and is therefore considered to the neighborhood and it is easy to see why. Bursting with antique shops yet not the least bit Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / March 19, 2011
Galata: Istanbul’s Fashion Incubator
Locatedin the greater Beyoğlu district, the funky Galata neighborhood has rapidly emerged as the place for young Turkish designers to open shop. Galata is now frequently called the ‘Soho of Istanbul’, thanks to this swift gentrification Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / March 05, 2011
Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı is Istanbul’s most obviously European neighborhood, with its streets packed with designer labels, stylish cafés, chic restaurants, trendy bars, elite boutiques, and stunning Art Nouveau apartment buildings. However, it is easy Read More »
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