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The Galata Tower rising above the Istanbul skyline at low sun with a seagull

Attractions in Istanbul

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Istanbul, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

8 places

Women's Bazaar

MarketWomen's Bazaar

Egyptian Bazaar

MarketEgyptian Bazaar

Fish Market

MarketFish Market

Büyük Valide Han Rooftop Cafe

CafeBüyük Valide Han Rooftop Cafe

Wednesday Market

MarketWednesday Market

Fatih Belediyesi Kitap Kafe

CafeFatih Belediyesi Kitap Kafe

Beşiktaş Çarşı

RestaurantBeşiktaş Çarşı

RestaurantFountain

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.