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23 Best Places to Visit in Istanbul
The top Places to Visit in Istanbul, Turkey, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.8Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque sits in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district, and it's open 24 hours daily, though prayer times restrict tourist access to certain windows. 4.8★ (135,056 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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hidden gem Istanbul · ★ 4.5Egyptian Bazaar
The Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşışı) in Eminönü is a 17th-century covered spice market with well over 190,000 reviews and a 4.5-star rating — it's genuinely popular, not a secret, so go early.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.6Topkapi Palace Museum
Topkapi Palace, the seat of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, sits on the tip of the historic peninsula in Sultanahmet, a short walk from Hagia Sophia.
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hidden gem Istanbul · ★ 4.4Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is open 8:30am–7pm daily except Sunday, when it's shut entirely.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.7Gülhane Park
Gülhane Park in Istanbul's Fatih district, right outside Topkapı Palace's outer walls, is open 24 hours and free to enter, making it an easy add-on before or after the palace. 4.7★ (69,188 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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hidden gem Istanbul · ★ 4.7Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square sits in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighbourhood in the Fatih district, on the site of the ancient Hippodrome, between the Blue Mosque and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. 4.7★ (36,801 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.6Istanbul Archaeological Museums
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums sit in Cankurtaran, tucked into the outer gardens of Topkapı Palace in Fatih, and are open daily from 9am to 9pm. 4.6★ (21,376 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.4Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (İstanbul Modern) sits on the Bosphorus waterfront at Tophane in Karaköy, Beyoğlu, a short walk from Tophane stop on the T1 tram. 4.4★ (11,502 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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restaurant Istanbul · ★ 4.7TURK FATIH TUTAK
TURK Fatih Tutak in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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attraction Istanbul · ★ 4.7Bosphorus View Point
Bosphorus View Point sits in Kuzguncuk, a quiet Asian-side neighbourhood of Istanbul, on Bicanefendi Sokak just up from the waterfront. 4.7★ (145 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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trendy Istanbul · ★ 4.8kinu matcha bar
kinu in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy Istanbul · ★ 4.4sen‘den
Sen'den is a newly opened restaurant in Karaköy, set inside the restored 19th-century Hovagimyan Han, pairing historic Ottoman-era architecture with a modern, refined dining concept.
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restaurant IstanbulAraf: Where to Eat in Istanbul
Araf is a tiny counter restaurant in Kozyatağı, on Istanbul's Asian side, where chefs Kenan Çetinkaya and Pınar Korgan Çetinkaya cook over open fire.
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restaurant IstanbulCorvino: Where to Eat in Istanbul
Corvino in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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hidden gem IstanbulGRŌN Coffee: Istanbul Travel Guide
GRŌN Coffee in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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hidden gem IstanbulLiminal: Istanbul Travel Guide
Liminal in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy IstanbulLina Anatolian Kitchen: Istanbul Travel Guide
Lina Anatolian Kitchen in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy IstanbulLina Anatolian: Istanbul Travel Guide
Lina Anatolian in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy IstanbulLittle Pika: Istanbul Travel Guide
Little Pika in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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hidden gem IstanbulMabou: Istanbul Travel Guide
Mabou is a five-table tasting-menu restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, where a German chef cooks Turkish ingredients with French technique.
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trendy IstanbulSakhalin: Istanbul Travel Guide
Sakhalin in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy IstanbulSankai by Nagaya: Istanbul Travel Guide
Sankai by Nagaya in Istanbul, Turkey — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
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trendy IstanbulSpago: Istanbul Travel Guide
Spago Istanbul is Wolfgang Puck's rooftop restaurant and lounge on top of the St. Regis Istanbul in Nişantaşı, serving California-Turkish fusion dishes such as miso-glazed salmon and lamb tacos with views toward the Bosphorus.
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