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Istanbul Province independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
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Hagia Sophia
9.7
4.8/52,858 Reviews
Night view
Opening hours: 09:00-19:30(Tickets available until 19:00)
兹游奇绝念故园:“This iconic landmark of Istanbul, steeped in history and architectural masterpiece, bears witness to the fusion of diverse religions and cultures and is well worth a visit. It's not cheap, and the entrance is small and difficult to find. The first floor is closed for worship and is not open to non-Muslims. It's closed during worship hours, so be sure to time your visit accordingly.”
Historic Areas of Istanbul
9.6
4.6/5149 Reviews
Historic buildings
Open year round, 24/7
NOHA Abdelhadey:“Istanbul has many historical places to visit Dolmapahçe, galata Tower, Blue Mosque 🕌 💙, aya Sofia, Sultan ahmet, and so on”
Basilica Cistern
9.2
4.6/5771 Reviews
Historic buildingsNight view
Opening hours: 09:00-22:00
Anonymous user:“Прошли без очереди по qr коду. Впечатлило! Очень красиво и познавательно))”
Topkapi Palace
8.7
4.5/5643 Reviews
Historic buildings
Open tomorrow at 09:00-18:00 (admission ends at 17:00)
西沙群岛司马亮:“📍Topkapi Palace - the power center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, one of the top ten palaces in the world. The core attractions are the Hall of the Holy Relics (holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad), the Strait Terrace (overlooking the Bosphorus, the boundary between Europe and Asia) and the luxurious harem (extra charge). A half-day in-depth tour is required, and the ticket price is relatively expensive (about 950 liras). It is recommended to rent an audio guide to avoid a cursory visit.
💎Simplified tips:
- A must-see for history lovers: The Relic Hall in the third courtyard is shocking, no photos are allowed, but the on-site chanting ceremony has a strong sense of ritual;
- Go straight to the scenery party: the terrace of the fourth courtyard, a panoramic view of the strait + Galata Tower in the same frame;
- A guide to avoid pitfalls: Buy a separate ticket for the harem (about 25 liras), and the entrance is easy to miss; there are many ticket bundling routines, so buy a museum pass first.”
Bosphorus
8.7
4.7/5787 Reviews
Beaches and shoresNight view
Open year round, 24/7
西沙群岛司马亮:“The iron floor of the ferry hurt my feet, and the smell of diesel mixed with salty smell penetrated my nose. The student next to me was sweating on the back of his school uniform, and he was still busy doing homework. The boat selling bagels came close to me, and the boatman hooked the railing with a rope to throw the bagels, almost hitting me in the face - what Europe and Asia, the locals only care about whether they can catch the boat in time for the five o'clock prayer. The hot sesame doughnuts bought with coins were hot, and I ate them while watching the Strait Bridge on the other side blocked like a parking lot, and the ferry farted away.”
Galata Tower
8.4
4.6/5406 Reviews
Historic buildingsNight view
Opening hours: 08:30-22:00
Anonymous user:“I liked it very much. We passed quickly. There were few people, a stunningly beautiful place.”
The Blue Mosque
8.3
4.8/51,926 Reviews
Night view
Open year round, 24/7
且兰老飞老侯:“The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey (also known as the Suleymaniye Mosque) combines Byzantine-style domes with Islamic architectural elements. The main dome is 27.5 meters in diameter, surrounded by 4 secondary domes and 30 small domes, without pillar support.
No iron nails were used during its construction, relying only on masonry structures, and it still stands tall after 400 years of earthquakes.
The central hall inside is nearly 5,000 square meters, with 260 small windows around it combined with stained glass windows to form a "light dance space" with changing light and shadow.
The designer Koca Mimar Sinan (April 15, 1489 - April 9, 1588) was Michelangelo in the Ottoman Empire.
Along the way, in addition to the Blue Mosque (Suleymaniye Mosque) in Istanbul, built from 1550 to 1557, we were very lucky to visit two other masterpieces of this great designer:
1️⃣ The Great Mosque (Gez Husserl Beg Mosque) in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1531;
2️⃣ The Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1577.
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Dolmabahce Palace
8.3
4.7/5407 Reviews
Historic buildings
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 (admission ends at 15:00)
Anonymous user:“The last glory of the Ottoman Empire, the entire palace is expected to be built with 24 tons of gold, and the crystal chandeliers are all imported from the UK, which is very shocking and luxurious.”
Grand Bazaar
7.7
4.5/5519 Reviews
Opening hours: 08:30-19:00
Lisliska:“One of the most beautiful and attractive East bazaars. There are many confectionary, spices, teas and things. Must visit”
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
7.3
4.5/5164 Reviews
Museums
Opening hours: 09:00-18:50(Tickets available until 18:50)
_We***60:“Istanbul Archaeology Museum is the most important archaeological museum in Turkey and one of the most outstanding in the world. It is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace and houses more than 1 million artifacts, covering civilizations from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome to Byzantium and Ottoman Empire. It is almost zero distance from the remains of ancient civilizations and can be called a "time container". #One of my favorite museums”Where to Stay
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Wanda Vista Istanbul
4.3/51,992 Reviews
TRAVELCHN:“It is very good of the hotel service. Especially with server name of Azrg, Burqk, Kadir, they have nice service with us. Thanks to them.we will consider to live in again when we back to Istanbul.”
Swissotel the Bosphorus Istanbul
4.6/5119 Reviews
Granster72:“Oh my god, this hotel was next level. This location is unbeatable magnificent views of the Bosphorous the blue mosque and many other sightseeing must do’s.
The house Restaurant were fantastic. The staff all spoke English fluently. They couldn’t do enough to assist. I love the place. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough.”
Wanda Vista Residence
4.4/5172 Reviews
haha21:“best reception service, rooms are clean and big, however that smell from the bathroom a bit bad”
Divan Istanbul
4.5/552 Reviews
MANSOUR:“Very good hotel with great location , staff are very friendly and helpful.”
Moss Suites Hotel
4.1/5135 Reviews
Liang Thong Loh:“strategic location, within minutes of walking distance to taksim square. booked the bigger room which has another room in the room. great for family of 5 for me.”
La Serena Hotel
4.4/5206 Reviews
Naomi:“"Our hotel stay was wonderful. Our room was extremely clean, spacious, and comfortable. Enjoying the city view from the balcony was a special pleasure. I would definitely recommend it to those looking for a comfortable stay. We were very pleased with both the cleanliness and the peace."”
Lagertha Hotel Taksim
4.7/551 Reviews
Mohammed:“Aile olarak geldik çok memnun kaldık herkese tavsiye ediyorum bir dahaki sefer mutlaka geleceğiz”
Med Life Hotel İstanbul Airport
4.5/530 Reviews
Guest User:“Excellent hotel … newly built … perfect if you want to
Stay near airport.. it’s bit far from central”
Elasophia Hotel
4.2/566 Reviews
Guest User:“I am so thankful I chose this hotel, I stayed 4 nights in February 2024 and wish I could stay longer! Very nice property (very close to the center), very royal services, super friendly and professional staff.
I am blown away by how beautiful the place is! The staff were very friendly and kind, everything everywhere was very clean and the hotel's attention to detail is truly outstanding!
High ceiling, spacious, nice look, high quality toiletries, comfortable bed.
Great breakfast (we loved the high quality Turkish breakfast).
I thank you.”
GLK Premier Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class
4.2/542 Reviews
Orkid:“The location is nice, facing the sea.
The staff is friendly and helpful and friendly. They let us leave our bags after we checked out due to our flight time. The breakfast is okay. Normal Turkish breakfast.
The room is small but clean. Toilet is clean and quite huge. Iron is available upon request.”
DNZ Taksim Feridiye Hotel
4.2/5236 Reviews
nima izadyar:“Great location and the rooms are very nice and clean. The rooms are the same as in the photos and the staff and the hotel owner are excellent.”
Homelike Hotel
4.3/540 Reviews
EISSA SHAFI:“A wonderful hotel with an excellent location. The staff were friendly and helpful.
There are two coffee shops next to the hotel and a supermarket.
Many thanks to Adem — he was cheerful and very helpful.
Thank you, Remze.”What to Eat
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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
4.3/516 Reviews
Open 12:00-23:00
Grace:“This restaurant is a very famous place in Istanbul and can be regarded as an Internet celebrity store. I especially recommend everyone to try their braised beef and naan, which taste very good. The taste of frog is different from that in China, but it is worth a try.”
Neolokal
5.0/58 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. GBP167/person
Open at 18:00 today
没有蜡olling:“Neolokal is recognized by many as the best restaurant in Turkey, and I went there with great expectations. For me, I like two types of restaurants the most: traditional and authentic, or innovative. Neolokal gave me the feeling that it wanted to innovate, but it could not break away from traditional thinking, and the overall taste was average. However, the companions who dined with me that night were very chatty, which made up for the regret in food.”
NICOLE
4.3/56 Reviews
Historical architecture
Avg. GBP132/person
Open at 18:30 today
没有蜡olling:“The ingredients are a blend of characteristics from all over the world. It is not only a feast for taste and smell, but also a visual enjoyment~
Pasta and soup are specially prepared for babies. They taste good and are paired with a small cute ice cream [kiss]
The restaurant has a super cool bar. The bartender team will provide special cocktails every day. Conch people can come here for a drink after nightfall. It is cozy”
Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi Selim Usta
4.3/563 Reviews
Time-honored Brand
Avg. GBP9/person
Open 10:30-22:30
没有蜡olling:“Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi
This restaurant is ranked high and has a lot of people. The rice pudding is slightly sweet, the grilled meatballs are delicious, and the potato soup is recommended for dipping bread. Rice in Turkey is very expensive, 5 lira per serving🤨”
TÜNEL MADO
5.0/534 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. GBP5/person
Open 7:30-1:30
携Cheng携Cheng:“Turkish ice cream
From the rainbow stairs, we walked through the alleys to Istiklal Street.
Istiklal Street is the largest pedestrian street in Istanbul, with many shopping malls and restaurants. We just came here and it was not lunchtime yet, so we decided to have ice cream first.
I didn't choose the funny Turkish ice cream. I had eaten it at the attractions in Antalya. It might be the stalls at the attractions. It was not very delicious. I chose this one-MADO. This is a national chain ice cream shop in Turkey. It may not be the one linked, because the store on Ctrip's receipt is not complete. This one is also a chain with many stores. Although it is more expensive than others, it is indeed delicious and the standards are uniform.
There are many flavors to choose from. Pistachio flavor is the most recommended. The taste is not very sweet and has a strong milky taste, but the pistachio flavor is not too tasted. Cranberry flavor is not recommended, it is too sour. The chocolate one is okay, not sweet or bitter, just right. I like to eat vanilla flavor, which is full of milk flavor. You can put two balls in each cone, so you can taste one more flavor.
Delicious!”
Mikla Restaurant
4.4/510 Reviews
Open at 18:00 today
红妆人Nefelibata:“Without a doubt, the main course of steak is always the most anticipated. Whether it is ribeye or sirloin, the meaty aroma wafts through the air when it is served. The rich and extreme aroma of fat is simply amazing~”
Barbeku House
4.5/518 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. GBP4/person
Open 11:00-1:00
没有蜡olling:“点餐，付账，付小费
He ordered drinks in the barbecue house and left me to foot the bill.
it's my treat, my round.
put away your money, I'm going to treat you.
what are you having, it's on me, it's on the house.
let's split the bill.
we went Dutch on a the meal in a new restaurant yesterday.
tip the waiter.
did you leave a tip?”
Beyti
4.6/510 Reviews
Open 11:30-23:59
没有蜡olling:“The recommended dishes, vegetable soup and beef, potato and cheese, are also good. We were also given Turkish black tea and scones (a bit like walnut cakes)~~~ It was my first time to try Turkish coffee. It does not need to add sugar, so it is not sour or bitter. It’s so delicious (although it also has dregs, but it tastes better than Greek coffee [laughs cry] [laughs cry] [laughs cry]) ~~~ Paired with 🍮rice pudding and 🍦ice cream as a dessert finish, it’s really perfect A 🇹🇷 Turkish dinner, the foreign taste is really something I haven’t seen for a long time [tears][tears][tears]”
Seven Hills Restaurant
5.0/530 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. GBP74/person
Open 8:30-23:00
没有蜡olling:“Last day in Istanbul
Lunch at Seven Hills Restaurant
Although it was mostly fried food
But it tasted good
Beautiful terrace
Facing Hagia Sophia
Every day is so fresh and unforgettable
I love Turkey🇹🇷[I like it so much][So happy] ”
Hafız Mustafa
4.4/569 Reviews
Time-honored Brand
Avg. GBP8/person
Open 06:00-22:30
Elbik:“Had an amazing experience at this dessert place! The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were too friendly. The desserts were absolutely delicious ,, Everything was made with high-quality ingredients, and the portions were perfect. Definitely a must visit for anyone with a sweet tooth! Highly recommend to all.”
Zubeyir Ocakbasi
4.4/521 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. GBP30/person
Open 12:00-23:59
携Cheng携Cheng:“Turkish Kebab
This is a kebab restaurant in Istanbul. After more than ten days of group meals, I don't have any extravagant expectations for Turkish food. In fact, Turkish cuisine is a well-known cuisine in the world, especially Turkish kebab is very famous. But the group meals along the way were really unpalatable. I came to Istanbul and could travel independently, so I must try what real Turkish rice is like.
I chose to visit Independence Street for a free trip. I searched for this nearby restaurant and found it very popular, so I decided to eat here. This restaurant is charcoal barbecue, with chicken, beef, and lamb. Everything is delicious. The meat is fragrant and the roasting is just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I also ordered grilled onions, which are not bad, without the raw taste of onions. There is no problem in communicating in English when ordering, and it is more convenient to use translation software. The waiter is quite interesting and asked us how to say cattle and sheep in Chinese.
PS: Don't be confused by group meals, Turkish food is still good, at least this one is.”
Hocapasa Pidecisi
5.0/53 Reviews
Time-honored Brand
Open 12:00-18:30
没有蜡olling:“Hocapasa Pidecisi is really the best Turkish food I have eaten in the past few days! It's great. When I was about to give up Turkish food, it saved the face of Turkish food! I must promote it to friends who come to Istanbul!”Istanbul Province Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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