Д°stanbul - Lonely Planet Apr 2026

: The city's current "cool" neighborhood, packed with independent art galleries, third-wave coffee shops, and spectacular sunset views from the Moda seafront.

: Visit a traditional meyhane in Beyoğlu for rounds of rakı and meze, or try contemporary takes on Turkish soul food at Yeni Lokanta or Karaköy Lokantası . Д°stanbul - Lonely Planet

: Buy this reloadable transit card immediately to save money and time on the city’s robust metro, tram, and ferry network. : The city's current "cool" neighborhood, packed with

: Don't miss a dürüm (wrap) from Dürümzade in Beyoğlu or a simit (sesame bread ring) from a street vendor. Neighborhood Highlights : Don't miss a dürüm (wrap) from Dürümzade

: Visit the atmospheric Basilica Cistern , a subterranean "forest of columns" that has famously appeared in films like From Russia with Love . Eating & Drinking Like a Local

: Linger over a serpme kahvaltı —a table-filling spread of cheeses, olives, jams, and eggs—at spots like Van Kahvaltı Evi or along Beşiktaş's "breakfast street".