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Best neighborhoods in Istanbul

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

11 places

  1. Eminönü Square

    Neighborhood · Eminönü

    A bustling square at the southern end of the Galata Bridge.

  2. Karaköy

    Neighborhood · Beyoğlu

    Lively waterfront neighbourhood at the Galata Bridge, good for wandering and finding dinner spots with city views.

  3. Sultanahmet

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    Historic heart of the old city, packed with mosques and landmarks from centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

  4. Kadıköy

    Neighborhood · Kadıköy

    A buzzing district on the Asian side, full of bookstores, cafes and bars.

  5. Moda

    Neighborhood · Kadıköy

    A laid-back neighborhood with a seaside promenade where young locals gather to chat and play music.

  6. Taksim Square

    Neighborhood · Beyoğlu

    Istanbul's central square and downtown core, home to many of the city's big late-night clubs.

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

  1. Balat

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    A colorful historic neighborhood recommended for a stroll.

  2. Ortaköy

    Neighborhood · Beşiktaş

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

  3. Beyoğlu

    Neighborhood · Beyoğlu

    Istanbul's lively nightlife hub, from chic bars to traditional taverns.

  4. Fatih

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    Historic district on the European side, home to most of the big mosques and close to many of the main tourist attractions.

  5. Galata

    Neighborhood · Beyoğlu

    Hilly historic neighbourhood surrounding Galata Tower on the European side.