Karaköy is an important neighborhood in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation and tourist hub with a handful of interesting minor attractions and some good restaurants.
Bankalar Caddesi, which translates to Banks Street, was the financial heart of Constantinople during the Late Ottoman period.
Lively Galata is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the slope of a hill leading down to the north shore of the Golden Horn.
A brief guide on where to stay in Istanbul. There are countless hotels to choose from in every area of the city and for all budgets. The most popular areas to stay are Taksim and Sultanahmet.
The Beşiktaş neighborhood is the heart of the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation hub with a few museums in the area. There are also some minor historic attractions.
Sirkeci is a busy neighborhood in Istanbul centered around a historic railway station. There are several other highlights to discover as well.
Busy Aksaray isn’t my favorite area of Istanbul. While it’s not dangerous, this neighborhood in the Fatih district does have a seedy reputation.
The Vefa neighborhood of Istanbul has a few points of interest to discover. It’s a historic part of the Fatih district within the modern borough of Mollahüsrev, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Historic Areas of Istanbul, under the Süleymaniye Mosque and its Associated Component Area.
Mahmutpaşa is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s bordered by the Grand Bazaar, Çemberlitaş, Cağaloğlu, and Eminönü, and is a heavily commercial area.