HOW TO TRAVEL ISTANBUL (on a BUDGET)

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1. 1:39

   Karaköy

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Beyoğlu · brief mention

   Recommended, along with nearby Galata, as one of the best areas to stay.

2. 1:51

   Galata Tower

   🏛️ Historic site · Beyoğlu · brief mention

   Staying in Galata near the tower is the top pick for accommodation; going up top is called full tourist mode.

3. 2:44

   Hagia Sophia

   ⛩️ Temple · Sultanahmet

   Sits right next to the Blue Mosque, so the two are easy to visit together.

4. 2:48

   Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

   ⛩️ Temple · Sultanahmet

   Ongoing restoration work can affect the experience of seeing the interior.

5. 6:02

   Grand Bazaar

   🛒 Market · Fatih

   Bargain hard and start at about one fifth of the asking price; rug shops may charge for photos.

6. 11:36

   Eminönü Square

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Eminönü

   The Eminönü pier is a favourite spot for watching sunrise and sunset.

7. 11:58

   Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Mosque)

   ⛩️ Temple · Ortaköy

   Bikes can be rented nearby for a sunrise or sunset ride.

8. 13:07

   Taksim Square

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Beyoğlu · brief mention

   The super-late big clubs are said to be concentrated around here.