Gayané's Guidebook
Turkish Breakfast
Delicious desserts,fresh food,affordable prices. Don't forget to sit inside the garden
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Polo Pastanesi
No:111/A Cumhuriyet Cd.Delicious desserts,fresh food,affordable prices. Don't forget to sit inside the garden
Great Turkish breakfast or drinks with the Bosphorus & Mecidiye mosque view
44 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The House Cafe Ortaköy
1 Ortaköy Salhanesi Sk.Great Turkish breakfast or drinks with the Bosphorus & Mecidiye mosque view
Locals flock here to eat the best menemen in Istanbul.
38 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lades Menemen
11/12 11/12 11 Sadri Alışık Sk.Locals flock here to eat the best menemen in Istanbul.
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.if you like Turkish Village breakfast
Divan Brasserie Bebek
No:28/A Cevdet Paşa Cd.breakfasts with bosphorus view ❤️
Baylan Pastanesi
52 Cevdet Paşa Cd.everything perfect about this place ❤️
amazing breakfast place. what used to be a cafe turned into a whole street of breakfast cafes .large portions .
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı Nişantaşı 2
No:3 Osman F. Seden Sokakamazing breakfast place. what used to be a cafe turned into a whole street of breakfast cafes .large portions .
Kebab
Antebi Restoran Gümüşsuyu
Great food,amazing view,reasonable prices. Located inside Opera Hotel
Ali Ocakbaşı Gümüşsuyu
22 İnönü Cd.great meat ,great view
Adana Ocakbasi
No:2 Baysungur Skgreat meat,very close from home
Kebapci Cavus Durum Evi
No:4 Kocabaş Sokakgreat Adana dürüm. delivers
great meat ,reasonable prices ,same building as home
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Güler Ocakbaşı Restaurant
37 Babil Sk.great meat ,reasonable prices ,same building as home
Food Scene
Cup of Joy - Nişantaşı
no 11 Şair Nigar Sk.great coffee,amazing garden ❤️
if you love pizza & Italian ambiance ,you must visit ❤️
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Zucca Pizza & Cafe
No:7/a Baruthane Cd.if you love pizza & Italian ambiance ,you must visit ❤️
affordable seafood, serve alcohol ,charming view on the roofs of Istanbul . steps away from İstiklal
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Aret'in Yeri
No:9 Nevizade Sk.affordable seafood, serve alcohol ,charming view on the roofs of Istanbul . steps away from İstiklal
By far the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul . The place feels like you are somewhere on a Greek island. Try to get a table on a balcony in the 2nd floor for the seaview.
Rapala Balık
By far the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul . The place feels like you are somewhere on a Greek island. Try to get a table on a balcony in the 2nd floor for the seaview.
one of the oldest patisseries on İstiklal. Pass by & try their iconic profiteroles
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
İnci Pastanesi
18/A Mis Sk.one of the oldest patisseries on İstiklal. Pass by & try their iconic profiteroles
this location has a terrace on the top floor overlooking the İstiklal street .Don't forget to try Kazan dibi .Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Saray Muhallebicisi - Beyoğlu
NO:107 İstiklal Cd.this location has a terrace on the top floor overlooking the İstiklal street .Don't forget to try Kazan dibi .Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
this location has a quiet garden away from busy Nisantasi. Don't forget to try Kazan dibi. Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Saray Muhallebicisi - Teşvikiye
this location has a quiet garden away from busy Nisantasi. Don't forget to try Kazan dibi. Kazandibi or kazan dibi is a Turkish dessert and a type of caramelized milk pudding. It is developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace and one of the most popular Turkish desserts today. It is traditionally made by burning the bottom of tavuk göğsü, whose bottom is burnt after it was cooked.
Fresh,large portions & amazing seaview . Reasonable prices
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Midpoint
No: 187 İstiklal Cd.Fresh,large portions & amazing seaview . Reasonable prices
Back in the days this place was a meeting point for mistresses with their lovers as it's built that way so it's just another residential building from outside & a beautiful garden inside .
73 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Limonlu Bahçe
No:74 Yeni Çarşı Cd.Back in the days this place was a meeting point for mistresses with their lovers as it's built that way so it's just another residential building from outside & a beautiful garden inside .
Kiva Bomonti
Birahane SokakHome to great cafes,bars & live concerts
Prokopi Cafe Cihangir
great seaview & cocktails
Smyrna Cihangir
No:29 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.❤️
Eleos Restaurant
No:231 İstiklal Cd.Greek Restaurant close to İstiklal
Most famous Cheesecake of Istanbul .You can take the best picture with Galata Tower from this location
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Galata Kahve Limanı
No:6 A Büyük Hendek Cd.Most famous Cheesecake of Istanbul .You can take the best picture with Galata Tower from this location
great food,right in front of Galata,big portions . got tables outside
102 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Guney Restaurant
No:2 Şahkapısı Sk.great food,right in front of Galata,big portions . got tables outside
They also have locations in Beşiktaş,Kadıköy & Yıldız . Best chicken pilav , ciğer (liver) is not bad either . perfect for quick lunch or dinner
Tarihi Unkapanı Pilavcısı Şişli
No:83 Halaskargazi CaddesiThey also have locations in Beşiktaş,Kadıköy & Yıldız . Best chicken pilav , ciğer (liver) is not bad either . perfect for quick lunch or dinner
Essentials
24/7 delivery of alcohol ,cigarettes ,etc. accept credit cards. They don't speak English ,but very fast & easy to manage via WhatsApp +905525330938
Virüs Tekel
Halaskargazi Caddesi24/7 delivery of alcohol ,cigarettes ,etc. accept credit cards. They don't speak English ,but very fast & easy to manage via WhatsApp +905525330938
Doğan Kuru Temizleme
laundry /dry cleaners 50m from the house
PCR Test +905444630404
Gümüşsuyu Mah. Sıraselviler Cad. Cengaver Han 3 Kat 1
Taksim Meydan next to McDonald's
Cengaver Han
PCR Test +905444630404
Gümüşsuyu Mah. Sıraselviler Cad. Cengaver Han 3 Kat 1
Taksim Meydan next to McDonald's
Activities
Must visit if you love handmade pottery. They also have ceramic workshops so you can actually paint your own cup or plate yourself. Very cool!
Studio ZEI
2/A Hikmet Çk.Must visit if you love handmade pottery. They also have ceramic workshops so you can actually paint your own cup or plate yourself. Very cool!
Neighbourhoods
Cihangir became a well-known area for its cafes, artists, and bohemian culture. In addition, the neighborhood is known for its street cats, and local residents help feed and take care of the cats. The documentary Kedi, which profiles street cats, was largely filmed in the neighborhood.
203 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cihangir
Cihangir became a well-known area for its cafes, artists, and bohemian culture. In addition, the neighborhood is known for its street cats, and local residents help feed and take care of the cats. The documentary Kedi, which profiles street cats, was largely filmed in the neighborhood.
Sightseeing
suitable for running/jogging. hosts jazz festivals in the evening
51 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Maçka Park
Maçka Caddesisuitable for running/jogging. hosts jazz festivals in the evening
Amazing bosphorus view from a cafe next to souvenir shop. the garden is out of this world
96 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Museum Sakıp Sabancı Sakıp Sabancı University
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.Amazing bosphorus view from a cafe next to souvenir shop. the garden is out of this world
I-Museum yase-Istanbul yase-Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.❤️
I-Museum yase-Innocence
2 Dalgıç Çk.Based on the famous book by Orhan Pamuk
From a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planeFrom a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planes & a submarine , thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.s, thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Museum kaRahmi M. Koc
No:5 Aziz Sk.From a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planeFrom a gramophone needle to a rotary phone, from classic automobiles to model planes & a submarine , thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.s, thousands of different objects are on display within the museum attracting the attention of many visitors.
Visit the famous steps of Cihangir with the great view of Tophane & Golden Horn
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iphakamisa yabonakalisa
No:2 Defterdar Ykş.Visit the famous steps of Cihangir with the great view of Tophane & Golden Horn
This 19-century palace was once the summer residence to ottoman sultans
92 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Tunnel ye-Historic ye-Palace ye-Beylerbeyi
Abdullahağa CaddesiThis 19-century palace was once the summer residence to ottoman sultans
great pier with lots of cafes & views
164 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Galataport Liman Isletmeleri
great pier with lots of cafes & views