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Things to do in Beşiktaş, Istanbul

5 places in Beşiktaş from 3 Istanbul travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

5 places

  1. Dolmabahçe Palace

    Palace · Beşiktaş

    Turkey's most glamorous palace, built in the 19th century with 14 tons of gold leaf and often compared to Versailles. Home to six sultans from 1856 to 1924.

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4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu

    Restaurant · Beşiktaş

    A breakfast restaurant opened in 2002, famous for water buffalo kaymak with honey; its success helped create Beşiktaş's breakfast street.

  2. Karadeniz Döner

    Restaurant · Beşiktaş

    A family-run döner shop founded in 1973 by two brothers, regarded as one of Istanbul's best. Crispy, juicy beef slices are served on hot fresh-baked bread.

  3. Midyeci Ahmet

    Street food · Beşiktaş

    A street-food spot known for rice-stuffed mussels made with the owner's mother's seasoning recipe and his own chili sauce. Fried mussels with garlic sauce are also served.

  4. Ortaköy

    Neighborhood · Beşiktaş

    A charming Bosphorus-side neighborhood with mixed architecture, lively street markets and waterfront restaurants.