Istanbul Guide

Spanning the Asian and European continents, Istanbul is a fascinating city for its visitors with its history as far back as 300,000 years ago, rich cultural and artistic heritage, and modern and luxurious entertainment venues. The city featuring to be only city locating in two continents in the world, was the capital of the states directing the world history as Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, by this way, it became one of the biggest trade and culture center. Concerts, opera, ballet and stage theater works have been performed in this city through the years and a significant number of art festivals are organized here. For the fond of the flavor, there are various restaurants from Turkish cuisine to the famous cuisines in the world. The city literally lives around the clock with its restaurants, night clubs and bars. There are many modern and luxurious shopping center in the city.

Historical Venues: Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Küçüksu Villa, Beylerbeyi Palace, Haydarpaşa Train Station, Grand Bazaar, Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Yıldız Palace can be sorted between breathtaking structures in Istanbul.

Night Life:

Alexandra
Address: Arnavutköy, Bebek Arnavutköy Cd No:50, 34345 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Phone: 212 287 58 48
www.alexandrabar.com

Chilai Bebek
Address: Bebek Mh. Cevdetpaşa Caddesi No:60 Bebek 
Phone: (0212) 263 63 15 

5. Kat Restaurant Bar
Address: Cihangir Mahallesi, Sıraselviler Caddesi, Soğancı Sokak, No: 3/5, Beyoğlu - İstanbul 
Phone: 212 293 37 74
www.5kat.com

Moreover, Sortie, Supper Clup, Blackk, Versai, Suada, Nahide, Nevizade and Kumkapı are of the unique entertainment venues. 

Nearby Place to Visit: İstanbul Aquarium
Nearby Restaurants: Develi, Kaşıbeyaz, Kosova, Beyti, Eleos, Ziya Şark Sofrası, Uludağ
Moreover, you may taste outstanding samples from world cuisines in different locations of Istanbul.

World Cuisines:

Turkish Cuisine:

Surplus Restaurant
Address: Rüstem Paşa Mah., Ragıp Gümüş Pala Cad. Zindan Han No:54, Eminönü/ Cağaloğlu/ İstanbul
Tel: (0212) 520 1002
www.surplus.com.tr

Matbah Restoran
Address: Caferiye Sokak No 6/1 34122 Sultanahmet, İstanbul, Türkiye (Ottoman Hotel Imperial içinde)
Tel: 90-212-514 61 51
www.matbahrestaurant.com

Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi 1920
Address: Divan yolu cad. No:12 Sultan Ahmet-Istanbul Fatih / Sultanahmet İstanbul
Phone: 0212 5136468
www.sultanahmetkoftesi.com

Kuruçeşme Balık
Address: Kuruçeşme Cd. No:9 Galatasaray Adası Karşısı İstanbul Türkiye
Phone: +90 212 263 44 72
www.kurucesmebalik.com

Indian Restaurants:

Musafir Indian Restaurant
Address: Recep Paşa Caddesi No:7/C Talimhane / Taksim
Tel: 0212 235 27 41
www.musafirindian.com/tr

Tah-Majal Indian Restaurant
Address: Asmalımescit Mahallesi, Nergiz Sokak, No 4/A, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Tel: 0212 293 66 00
www.tajmahal-istanbul.com

Dubb Indian Restaurant
Address: Alemdar Mahallesi İncili Çavuş Sokak No:10 Sultanahmet / İstanbul
Tel: 0212 513 73 08
www.dubbindian.com

Chinese Restaurants:
P.F. Chang’s
Address: Etiler Mahallesi, Nispetiye Caddesi, No 94, Beşiktaş İstanbul
Tel: 0212 9881546
www.pfchangs.com.tr

Nu Noodle
Address: Sıraselviler Cad. No: 60 Cihangir, Beyoğlu-İstanbul
Tel: 0212 252 98 18
www.nunoodle.com

Hong Bin Lou
Address: İnönü Cd. No: 43 Gümüşsuyu-İstanbul
Tel: 0212 249 6728
www.hongbinlou.net

Italian Cuisine:

Eataly
Address: Zorlu Center AVM, Meydan Katı, Levazım Mahallesi, Barbaros Bulvarı Kavşağı, Koru Sokak, No 2, Zincirlikuyu, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Tel: 0212 3366600
www.eataly.com.tr

Nearby Hospitals:
Ataköy Hastanesi, JFK Hastanesi, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Acıbadem Bakırköy, International Yeşilköy

Nearby Shopping Malls:
Star City, Carousel, Galleria, Capacity, Atrium, Flyinn, Marmara Forum, Istanbul Forum, Deposite Outlet Center, Airport Outlet Center

Banking Services and Stores at IDTM:
(Istanbul World Trade Center); Garanti Bankası, Vakıfbank, Türkiye İş Bankası, Halkbank, Carrefour, Starbucks, Bimeks, Aroma Pharmacy, Orkide Flower Shop

Overall Climatic Conditions:
Generally, Istanbul has a temperate climate. Summers are hot and arid, while winters are mild and wet. The average temperature during the winter months is between 7 °C - 9 °C and it usually rains and rain mixed with snow is seen, while the average temperature during the summer months is between 18 °C - 28 °C.