Must Visit Places in Istanbul
Galata Tower

Surrounded by great clubs and wine bars, Galata is a hotspot for fun and entertainment. You can also have a panoramic view of the city from the top of the building.
Location: Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi, 34421 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 35 Turkish Liras, free for kids below 7 years of age
Best Time: 9:AM
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Istanbul Archaeological Museum

You can find a wealth of treasures on the show over here from Egyptian, Roman, Byzantine, and Hittite civilization.
Location: Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 36 TL, Free for the holders of a Museum card
Best Time: Weekdays
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Chora Church

The walls of the church depict the biblical stories and have images of Virgin Mary. It is one of the best places to visit in Istanbul for all those who wish to seek the best of religious bliss and architectural grandeur.
Location: Dervisali, Kariye Camii Sk. No:18, 34087 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 30 TL
Best Time: Weekdays
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Basilica Cistern

Location: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 20 Turkish Lira per adult, free entry to children below the age of 7
Best Time: Weekdays
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Prince’s Island

During the former times, royal empresses and princes were exiled here, and therefore, it came to be known as Prince’s Island. Whether you wish to experience the calm and sunshine or want to swim in the sea, Prince’s Island should be your go-to destination.
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Dolmabahce Palace

But now it has become a popular tourist attraction that gives a reflection of the European style opulence with its grandeur and neverending beauty. It has French style furniture, mammoth crystal chandeliers, and dazzling frescoed ceilings that allure the visitors.
Location: Visnezade, Dolmabahce Cd., 34357 Besiktas/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 60 Turkish Liras, 40 TL extra to visit the Harem section
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Grand Bazar

It consists of thousands of shops where you can buy everything ranging from silk garments to jewelry to leather and carpets.This vibrant bazaar has forty rest houses, eighteen gates, sixty-one covered streets, and twenty-five thousand full-time staff. The 554-year-old bazaar is the perfect haunt to end up your tour by stocking up some souvenirs for your loved ones.
Location: Beyazit, Kalpakcilar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: Early morning
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Topkapi Palace

The main highlight of this palace is the Harem, where Sultan’s concubines used to spend their time. It also has an Imperial Council Chamber, an Imperial Treasury, and Sacred Safekeeping Rooms.
Location: Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 72 Turkish Liras, free for children below 8 years
Best Time: Weekdays
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Blue Mosque

It is considered to be one of the most popular places in Istanbul that draw tons of visitors towards it due to its breathtaking beauty.This iconic attraction is a must-visit for every traveler, and it gives a chance to the visitors to soak into the culture and tradition of the Islamic Ottoman Empire.
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: between noon praying hours or sunrise
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Hagia Sophia

You can witness here the unique blend of Christanity and Islamic art. The visitors can also pay tribute to the five sultans that were laid to rest at Hagia Sophia complex.
Location: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydani No:1, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 72 Turkish Liras, free entry for children below 8 years of age
Best Time: Evening
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Gulhane Park

This park is known to be the breeding ground of tulip flowers, which makes the park look like a wonderland. The park also offers a panoramic view of the Golden Horn, Istanbul Strait and Sea of Marmara.
Location: Cankurtaran, Kennedy Cd., 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: April when Tulip festival is held
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Rustem Pasha Mosque

The interiors are adorned with beautiful patterns made from Iznik tiles, and the walls are covered with geometric and floral designs. The mosque also houses a religious school where the kids are taught about Islam.
Location: Rustem Pasa, Hasircilar Cd. No:62, 34116 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: Friday noon during prayer time
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Emirgan Park

It has one hundred seventeen acres of parkland that includes two decorative ponds having more than one twenty varieties of flora. This park is filled with flowers and groves, and it is crisscrossed by rambling pathways making it the best spring destination in Istanbul.
Location: Resitpasa, Emirgan Sk., 34467 Sariyer/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: spring
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Istanbul Modern Museum

The museum aims to share the artistic creativity of Turkey with international and local art worlds. It also hosts a wide array of interdisciplinary activities to promote contemporary and modern art, architecture, and photography design.
Location: Asmali Mescit, Mesrutiyet Cd. No:99, 34430 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 72 Turkish Lira per person.
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Rumelihisari

A small mosque is also there inside the fort, which is frequented by Islamic devotees. It now serves as a museum and an open-air theatre.
Location: Rumeli Hisari, Yahya Kemal Cd., 34470 Sariyer/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 8 Turkish Liras
Best Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
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Taksim Square

The most popular attraction in Taksim Square is the Independence Monument that is commemorative of the Soviet Union during the Turkish War.
Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: April-March
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Zeyrek Mosque

Location: Zeyrek, Ibadethane Sk. No:2, 34083 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
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Yildiz Park

You can flock to this place to have a picnic or to spend some leisure time with your friends and family. It is home to a large variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers from all around the world.
Location: Yildiz, 34349 Besiktas/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Best Time: Early morning
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Sulyemaniye Mosque

You can find an Ottoman cemetery in the garden area where Sultan Süleyman and his family members were cremated. It is one of the largest and most popular mosques in Istanbul that is worshipped by Islamic devotees from all around the world.
Location: Suleymaniye Mah, Prof. Siddik Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
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Places to Visit With Family and Kids
Vialand

The park is spread in 600,000 m2 and is divided into three different zones- The game zone, historical zone, and an adventure zone. You can meet your favorite cartoon characters, or you can land into the world of fairies, or you can even indulge in a great shopping experience at the magnanimous shopping mall here.
Location: Yesilpinar, Sht. Metin Kaya Sk. No: 11/1, 34065 Eyup/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 259 Turkish liras
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Sea Life

The aquarium is home to around fifteen thousand sea creatures, and it has twenty-one themed areas. You can touch the crabs and sea fish in the interactive rock pools and admire the magnanimous sea bed display.
Location: Kocatepe, Pasa Cd 5/5, 34045 Bayrampasa/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 55 Turkish Liras
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Miniaturk

Spread over three acres, it is the largest miniature park in Istanbul that gives you a glimpse of the rich history, culture, and tradition prevailing over here. It also features the waterworks and pools of Turkey to make your journey to this park even more enthralling.
Location: Ornektepe, Imrahor Cd. No:7, 34445 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 15 Turkish Liras
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Istanbul Toy Museum

For example, you can learn about the attempt to reach the moon in the space toy section, and you can gain insight into the industrial revolution in the train toy section. It is a great place for the families to strengthen their bond by hitting the road of childhood together.
Location: Goztepe Mah. Omerpasa Cad, Doktor Zeki Zeren Sokak No:17, 34730 Kadikoy/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 13 TL per adult
Best Time: Weekday
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Rahmi Koc Museum

It is spread over an area of around 27,000 square meters and is also an important educational, cultural and social center. The museum also houses a Mediterranean influenced restaurant, a team room, and a cozy English pub.
Location: Piri Pasa, Haskoy Cd. No:5 D:No:5, 34445 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 18 Turkish Liras per adult
Best Time: Weekday.
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Legoland Discovery Centre

It has Lego 4D cinema, Miniland, Legoland Factory, and many other sections to keep the visitors fully entertained. It also has a coffee shop and lego shop to further exhilarate your fun quotient.
Location: Photo of Pasa, Forum Istanbul, No: 3 Kocatepe Mah. , 34045 Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 71 Turkish Liras for adults and 55 Turkish Liras for children
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Madame Tussauds Istanbul Wax Museum

The museum has 5 themed galleries and sixty wax replicas of Einstein, Brad Pitt, Steve Jobs, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Baris Manco, and many more.
Location: Huseyinaga, Grand Pera, Istiklal Cd. no: 56/58, 34440 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 80 Turkish Liras per adult
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Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum

Along with the collection of rare classic cars, you can also find here a collection of petrol memorabilia and other related accessories.
Location: Ferahevler, Nuri Pasa Cd. No:107, 34457 Sariyer/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 50 Euro
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Istanbul Dolphinarium
For kids above the age of ten years, there is also a chance to swim with the dolphins in the pools.
Location: Silahtaraga Mahallesi, Silahtaraga Cd. No: 2 D:4, 34050 Eyup/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 20 TL for kids & 35 TL for adults
Best Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
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Kidzania

It is a world made for the kids and includes everything ranging from sidewalks to streets to buses, cars, and hospitals all adapted to the size of the kids.
Location: Acibadem, Cecen Sokagi No:25A, 34660 Uskudar/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 40,00 TL for adults, 150 TL for kids below 14 years
Fethi Pasa Park & Grove

It has been renovated recently and has been opened to the public for an ultimate dose of recreation. The pavilions in the grove have been converted into a café and restaurant that operate even at night to relish the taste buds of the visitors.
Location: Uskudar/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
Bosphorus Cruise

Taking the nightly tour, you’ll get to witness seventy different tourist attractions along the coast. If you take full Bosphorus Cruise, then you’re also offered dinner at the local fish restaurants.
Entry fee: Short circle cruise 12 TL, Moonlight tour 20 TL
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Sortie Club

It offers an elite ambiance and is frequented by only high-class people because of its exotic location and pulsating vibes. Sortie Club is the best place to hang out with your friends and family members in Istanbul.
Location: Bostanci, Bagdat Cd. 524/A, 34744 Kadikoy/Istanbul, Turkey
Enjoy a Turkish Bath

Also at night there is less crowd which means the experts will focus on you more and will help you get a rewarding experience. Some of the famous hamams where you can enjoy a relaxing Turkish bath in Istanbul are Cagaloglu Hamam, Cemberlitas Hamam, and Galatasaray Hamam.
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Ortakoy Mosque

The walls of the mosque are built of white stone, and the building has two balcony minarets that enhance the beauty of the mosque in multifold amounts. You are advised to visit the mosque at night as when the lights are illuminated the beauty of the mosque enhances to the next level
Location: Mecidiye, Mecidiye Koprusu Sk. No:1 D:1, 34347 Besiktas/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free
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Bosphorus Bridge

Earlier you could walk along the bridge, but now bridge walk has been fully restricted, and only vehicles can cross through this bridge. At night the bridge lights up with LED lights making it an Instagram worthy site for the visitors. You can take a cruise at the bridge during nighttime to enjoy the splendid sight of the beautifully lit up bridge.
Location: Kuzguncuk, 15 Temmuz Sehitler Koprusu, Uskudar/Istanbul, Turkey
Best Time: Night
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Galata Bridge

You can walk across the bridge to have a magnificent view of Istanbul during the night. An abundance of cheap and tasty Turkish street food is sold around the bridge during the night hours as a huge crowd frequents the area during this time. You can even cruise the Golden Horn section by catching the ferry boats over here during night.
This bridge has been featured in many Turkish novels, poetry, and literature due to its impeccable beauty and charm.
Location: Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa, Galata Koprusu, 34425 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: 35 Turkish Liras per adult, free for children below 7 years
Best Time: 9:AM
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Maiden's Tower for Sunset

You’ll have to take a boat ride to reach this tower as it is situated on the sea, but the experience that you get over makes the entire ride totally worth it.
Location: Salacak, Uskudar Salacak Mevkii, 34668 Uskudar/Istanbul, Turkey
Best Time: Evening
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Istiklal Caddesi

It also has theatres, art galleries, pubs, cafes, nightclubs and coffee shops where you can relax and unwind. This one-kilometer long street joins Karakoy to Taksim Square and links the historic city to the modern town.
Best Time: Weekend
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Kumkapi

It also has some cocktail bars where you can sample traditional Turkish drinks. Kumkapi also has some of the most thriving nightclubs where you can drink, dance, and have never ending fun.
Location: northern shore of Marmara Sea, Istanbul
Best Time: Night
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Meyhane

It operates till late night and is known for throwing some of the steamiest parties at night. A musical night is also organized during the night hours to keep the visitors entertained. You’re served over here alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, vodka beer and raki along with traditional food and meze. You can also experience the authentic Turkish culture here as you enjoy the mesmerizing performances by the local artists.
Location: Katip Mustafa Celebi Mahallesi, Siraselviler Caddesi, Otopark No:1, 34433 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Turkey
Best Time: Night
Dancing Fountain at Sultanahmet

During summer, people love to savor a Turkish ice cream while watching the water of the fountain getting illuminated into a rainbow of different colors at night.
Best Time: Summer
Babylon

The main hall boasts of having a state of the art music system and a seating capacity of around five hundred people. It hosts some of the most spectacular performers from all around the world.
Location: Merkez, Silahsor Caddesi & Birahane Sokak Tarihi Bomonti Bira Fabrikasi No:1, 34384 Sisli/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Rs. 30.0 per person
Club Xlarge

It offers a great clubbing experience where you can party the whole night with unlimited booze and fun in the company of your gang. The food served here is also extremely salivating, and you’ll like to come here again and again due to the tons of experiences that it offers.
Location: Maslak Mahallesi Ataturk Sanayi Sitesi 1. Kisim, 52. Sokak No:12, 34385, Turkey
Best Time: Night
Places to Visit in Istanbul for Shopping
Nisantasi

You can buy jewelry from Aida Bergsen and accessories from Adidas shop. It also has some restaurants, cafes, and historical buildings that reflect European style architecture.
Bebek

It is also home to some of the upscale brands like Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Emporio Armani. There are plenty of street shops over here, and you can spend hours exploring up and down these streets.
Kanyon Shopping Mall

Whether you’re looking for homeware from abroad or from Turkey, this shopping mall will offer you everything you need. It also has a restaurant where you can have an amazing meal once you’re done shopping.
Bagdat Caddesi

You can shop for everything that you want over here at one roof. It also has some of the best cafes and restaurants where you can have mouth-watering delicacies.
Serdar-I Ekrem

You can buy both high-end designer labels as well as cheap local products over here as per your budget. It is a treasure trove of high-end clothes, souvenirs, and cosmetic products that you can buy at a discounted rate.
Bomonti Flea Market

Location: Cumhuriyet, Semt Pazari No:8, 34380 Sisli/Istanbul, Turkey
Entry fee: Free