Guidebook for Beyoğlu

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Guidebook for Beyoğlu

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Authentic, village style breakfast... If you are 2, order breakfast for 1, and order extra eggs as you like, and some "sucuk". Remember Turkish coffee is not an accompanying drink. So go for tea ;)
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Cafe Privato Restaurant
No:3 Tımarcı Sk.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic, village style breakfast... If you are 2, order breakfast for 1, and order extra eggs as you like, and some "sucuk". Remember Turkish coffee is not an accompanying drink. So go for tea ;)
best baklava in town... open late... You need to pay first, then self-service... So, pay for a mixed plate, then go choose what looks interesting to you. Don't miss out on the pistachio rolls ;)
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Karakoy Gulluoglu
No:67 Kemankeş Caddesi
151 recommandé par les habitants
best baklava in town... open late... You need to pay first, then self-service... So, pay for a mixed plate, then go choose what looks interesting to you. Don't miss out on the pistachio rolls ;)
Fresh (no microwave) home-made, healthy, quality food. Great selection of cold appetizers (meze), soups and main dishes. The "kofte(meatball)" is just like mom's. And a mixed meze plate is my fav.
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Galata Kitchen
9 B Tatar Beyi Sk.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh (no microwave) home-made, healthy, quality food. Great selection of cold appetizers (meze), soups and main dishes. The "kofte(meatball)" is just like mom's. And a mixed meze plate is my fav.
Well... You know gourmet burgers are so hot right now :) Burger Lab is really close by; not the best, but above average. It is 7/10 I would say.
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Burgerlab
No:10 Dericiler Sk.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Well... You know gourmet burgers are so hot right now :) Burger Lab is really close by; not the best, but above average. It is 7/10 I would say.
This is a family run Georgian Rest. The borsch soup is good. Cold appetizers (meze) are tasty. For the main dish, if you like lamb go with CAKAPURI, if not then OSTRI. Try the special Georgian wine ;)
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The Galata House Restaurant
No:15 Galata Kulesi Sk.
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This is a family run Georgian Rest. The borsch soup is good. Cold appetizers (meze) are tasty. For the main dish, if you like lamb go with CAKAPURI, if not then OSTRI. Try the special Georgian wine ;)
Everybody knows this place :) Tourists and locals. Amazing view, good cocktails; and above avg priced authentic food. More impressive in the daylight.
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Leb-i Derya
No:57 Kat:5 Kumbaracı Ykş.
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Everybody knows this place :) Tourists and locals. Amazing view, good cocktails; and above avg priced authentic food. More impressive in the daylight.
Great place for seafood & RAKI. Modern/authentic ambience. Try any seasonal fish in starters (meze) or main dish. My fav are stuffed mussels, calamari, grilled octopus, atom, and topik.
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Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.
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Great place for seafood & RAKI. Modern/authentic ambience. Try any seasonal fish in starters (meze) or main dish. My fav are stuffed mussels, calamari, grilled octopus, atom, and topik.
well... too much turkish food? Here is a comfortable option. This is one of the best pizzas in town (my fav: pizza with arthicoke paste... and i am normally a meat lover. but this is really tasty ;) )
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Miss Pizza Şişhane
86A Meşrutiyet Cd.
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well... too much turkish food? Here is a comfortable option. This is one of the best pizzas in town (my fav: pizza with arthicoke paste... and i am normally a meat lover. but this is really tasty ;) )
Cherrybean is one of the first 3rd wave coffee shops in istanbul. Good fresh coffee... Mmmmm... Moreover, it's located on a lovely street...
Cherrybeancoffees - Galata
10 Camekan Sk.
Cherrybean is one of the first 3rd wave coffee shops in istanbul. Good fresh coffee... Mmmmm... Moreover, it's located on a lovely street...
reminds me of the Samovar Tea Lounge in San Francisco... Go for the tea from all over the world (you can even find green tea with roasted rice etc), or just go to try the Turkish tea from diff regions
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Dem Karaköy
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reminds me of the Samovar Tea Lounge in San Francisco... Go for the tea from all over the world (you can even find green tea with roasted rice etc), or just go to try the Turkish tea from diff regions
La Cave ;) This place is full of new generation Turkish wine (well there are some really good wineries in Turkey now... like Kalpak for instance). Try some local wine and enjoy small plates ;)
80 recommandé par les habitants
Sensus Wine Boutique Galata
No:5 Büyük Hendek Cd.
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La Cave ;) This place is full of new generation Turkish wine (well there are some really good wineries in Turkey now... like Kalpak for instance). Try some local wine and enjoy small plates ;)
Many locals hang out here... Good food and friendly atmosphere... You can go for food or coffee or just to hang out while you get some things done on your laptop ;)
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Mavra Cafe Design Workshop
31/A Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.
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Many locals hang out here... Good food and friendly atmosphere... You can go for food or coffee or just to hang out while you get some things done on your laptop ;)
listed in many magazines to be one of the top breakfast spots in istanbul. Check it out ;)
Marmalade Cafe
No:8/A Camekan Sk.
listed in many magazines to be one of the top breakfast spots in istanbul. Check it out ;)
this fish/meze/raki restaurant used to be a secret gem. But there is some gentrification process going on in the area. So the status of this place changes every week. Go and see for yourself ;)
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Akın Balık
No:40/A Fermeneciler Cd.
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this fish/meze/raki restaurant used to be a secret gem. But there is some gentrification process going on in the area. So the status of this place changes every week. Go and see for yourself ;)
One of the oldest and cheapest spots in the area... Friendly crew... Nothing is bad. nothing is amazing either... charming and slightly hipster...
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Muhit
9/A Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sk.
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One of the oldest and cheapest spots in the area... Friendly crew... Nothing is bad. nothing is amazing either... charming and slightly hipster...
not the best coffee but can be the best atmosphere ;) especially if the weather is nice...
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Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.
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not the best coffee but can be the best atmosphere ;) especially if the weather is nice...
It is all about RAKI and MEZE. Choose which RAKI glass you like (modern, classical or Ata; Ata is Ataturk's fav). Choose from 50 kinds of raki (GOBEK and SAKI my fav). choose cold and warm meze next.
Ma'Na
It is all about RAKI and MEZE. Choose which RAKI glass you like (modern, classical or Ata; Ata is Ataturk's fav). Choose from 50 kinds of raki (GOBEK and SAKI my fav). choose cold and warm meze next.
a nice spot to take a break when discovering the neighborhood
Tükkan
No: 34 Mumhane Cd.
a nice spot to take a break when discovering the neighborhood
Get simit (similar to the sesame bagel, only tastier ;) ) from here and eat with some cheese and tea ;)
Ertan Er Kentsel Tasarım ve Mimarlık (İstanbul)
45/34 Mumhane Cd.
Get simit (similar to the sesame bagel, only tastier ;) ) from here and eat with some cheese and tea ;)
one of the cheaper, quality and authentic food options around... try their "doner" (gyro) and the "sutlac" (rice pudding)...
Nato Restaurant
4 Karanlık Fırın Sokak
one of the cheaper, quality and authentic food options around... try their "doner" (gyro) and the "sutlac" (rice pudding)...
a chef with many international awards... Some of the best inventive high-end Turkish food in the city, but at reasonable prices... I would eat anything here :)
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Lokanta Maya
35 Kemankeş Caddesi
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a chef with many international awards... Some of the best inventive high-end Turkish food in the city, but at reasonable prices... I would eat anything here :)
go for treats and sandwiches... The breakfast is yummy too, but a bit crowded on the weekends... It is at the French Gate. When you go here, check out the designer stores around. lovely area...
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Mum's Cafe
1/16 Fransız Gç Sokağı
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go for treats and sandwiches... The breakfast is yummy too, but a bit crowded on the weekends... It is at the French Gate. When you go here, check out the designer stores around. lovely area...
It is an experience to eat here. Authentic style. Just sit, the table will be filled with healthy garnishees. And skewers of meat will follow. Fast, cheap, and tasty...
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Canım Ciğerim
No:1 Minare Sk.
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It is an experience to eat here. Authentic style. Just sit, the table will be filled with healthy garnishees. And skewers of meat will follow. Fast, cheap, and tasty...
There are not many Thai places in istanbul. This one, Pera THai, is less than a 10 min walk from home. And I can easily say, this place is as good as the thai restaurants in San Francisco or New York
Pera Thai
No:94/A Meşrutiyet Cd.
There are not many Thai places in istanbul. This one, Pera THai, is less than a 10 min walk from home. And I can easily say, this place is as good as the thai restaurants in San Francisco or New York
Well... I don't think you will want to eat burger while you are in Istanbul. But if Turkish food is just too much for you and want to make a change one day... SHake shack is like 6-7 minutes walk away
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Shake Shack - Tünel
251 İstiklal Cad.
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Well... I don't think you will want to eat burger while you are in Istanbul. But if Turkish food is just too much for you and want to make a change one day... SHake shack is like 6-7 minutes walk away

Drinks & Nightlife

This cool and cozy jazz club is ran by a famous jazz guitarist "Onder Focan". You will usually get to see great local talent here.
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Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.
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This cool and cozy jazz club is ran by a famous jazz guitarist "Onder Focan". You will usually get to see great local talent here.
Lovely live music (mostly jazz and some ethnic) venue. Also check the restaurant in the building...
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Salon Iksv
No:5 Şişhane Sk.
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Lovely live music (mostly jazz and some ethnic) venue. Also check the restaurant in the building...

Sightseeing

This medieval stone tower is one of the most striking landmarks in the city. It is a "must do" to take the elevators to the balcony and enjoy the scene of the Golden Horn meeting with the Bosphorus ;)
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Galata Tower
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This medieval stone tower is one of the most striking landmarks in the city. It is a "must do" to take the elevators to the balcony and enjoy the scene of the Golden Horn meeting with the Bosphorus ;)
the world famous SPICE BAZAAR... Just a 10 min nice walk from home... or 1 tram stop away if you don't feel like walking. This is the "old town" district (Eminonu).
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Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.
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the world famous SPICE BAZAAR... Just a 10 min nice walk from home... or 1 tram stop away if you don't feel like walking. This is the "old town" district (Eminonu).
The ISTIKLAL ST has 2 ends. One is the Taksim Square. The other end is the TUNEL SQUARE, and that is just a 5 min walk from home (a bit uphill). There is metro, funicular line, shake shack and more...
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Tünel Myd
Tünel Meydani
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The ISTIKLAL ST has 2 ends. One is the Taksim Square. The other end is the TUNEL SQUARE, and that is just a 5 min walk from home (a bit uphill). There is metro, funicular line, shake shack and more...
Galata Bridge that is... just minutes away from home. And once you get there and cross the golden horn, you are in the old town. The restaurants on the bridge are a bit touristy, just so you know ;)
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Galata Köprüsü
Galata Köprüsü
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Galata Bridge that is... just minutes away from home. And once you get there and cross the golden horn, you are in the old town. The restaurants on the bridge are a bit touristy, just so you know ;)
The most famous 1.4km long pedestrian street... Taksim square on one end, Tunel square (5min walk from home) on the other. 3 million people per day go through a crossection.
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Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.
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The most famous 1.4km long pedestrian street... Taksim square on one end, Tunel square (5min walk from home) on the other. 3 million people per day go through a crossection.

Arts & Culture

Historic Ottoman Bank. Contemporary art gallery now.It has a cozy library,a lovely cafe, a great bookstore, and a classy restaurant. Hosts interesting exhibitions. Study/work or take some nice pics.
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SALT Galata, Istanbul
No:11 Bankalar Cd.
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Historic Ottoman Bank. Contemporary art gallery now.It has a cozy library,a lovely cafe, a great bookstore, and a classy restaurant. Hosts interesting exhibitions. Study/work or take some nice pics.
This is the campus for one of the sufi orders. You can see the whirling darvishes ceremony on Saturdays as far as I remember. Photos from a ceremony in this place was once on the National Geo. cover.
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Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.
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This is the campus for one of the sufi orders. You can see the whirling darvishes ceremony on Saturdays as far as I remember. Photos from a ceremony in this place was once on the National Geo. cover.
An old time photography studio with Ottoman cencepts... Cosy and fun :)
Giycek Nostaljik Fotograf Studyosu
30 Serdar-ı Ekrem Caddesi
An old time photography studio with Ottoman cencepts... Cosy and fun :)
Istanbul's Museum of Modern Arts ;) Well there is worth-seeing artwork inside (nothing like San Fran or New York though). I would go just for some wine at the cafe if nothing else ;)
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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
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Istanbul's Museum of Modern Arts ;) Well there is worth-seeing artwork inside (nothing like San Fran or New York though). I would go just for some wine at the cafe if nothing else ;)
This historic building is where they used to make cannonballs. It now is part of the arts school. You can catch some cool exhibitions or parties at this venue.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Tophane-i Amire Kultur ve Sanat Merkezi
No:1 Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.
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This historic building is where they used to make cannonballs. It now is part of the arts school. You can catch some cool exhibitions or parties at this venue.

Getting Around

Take a boat from Europe to Asia (eg. Kadikoy) ;) And enjoy the Moda & Kadikoy Carsi (eat amazing food at Ciya) neighborhoods on the asian side.
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Karaköy Pier
No:13 Rıhtım Cd.
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Take a boat from Europe to Asia (eg. Kadikoy) ;) And enjoy the Moda & Kadikoy Carsi (eat amazing food at Ciya) neighborhoods on the asian side.

Shopping

I don't know if you are into music at all... But there is a very important store on turkish percussions in the neighborhood. Emin's handmade drums are worldwide famous. Just so you know ;)
Emin Percussion
2/d Galip Dede Cd.
I don't know if you are into music at all... But there is a very important store on turkish percussions in the neighborhood. Emin's handmade drums are worldwide famous. Just so you know ;)
lomo store... fun street to walk and hang out...
Lomography
lomo store... fun street to walk and hang out...
one of the best gift shops in the city... nothing cheesy makes it in here ;)
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Lunapark Tasarim
17/B Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.
14 recommandé par les habitants
one of the best gift shops in the city... nothing cheesy makes it in here ;)
a decent designer menswear... check it out ;)
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gentlemen Karakoy
54/A Mumhane Cd.
10 recommandé par les habitants
a decent designer menswear... check it out ;)
colorful gift/designer items...
BrandZoo
No: 43 Mumhane Cd.
colorful gift/designer items...
yes they make interesting tshirts ;) I sure would get a few as a gift for friends back home ;)
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Aponia Store
No:101A Galip Dede Cd.
7 recommandé par les habitants
yes they make interesting tshirts ;) I sure would get a few as a gift for friends back home ;)

Everything Else

a really good historic hamam... renovated nicely.
105 recommandé par les habitants
Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam
1 Hamam Sk.
105 recommandé par les habitants
a really good historic hamam... renovated nicely.