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Whether you’re thinking about going on a city trip to Istanbul, or you already booked a flight to Turkey’s metropolitan and are counting down the days, below you’ll find a small site map about posts that may make your stay a bit more pleasant. Even if you are simply browsing around and looking for a future destination, exploring this little rundown of do’s and don’ts may convince you to visit this fascinating city.

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Since Istanbul is a city that never sleeps , changes are imminent. This list will therefore grow together with the blog and will be updated on a regular basis. Make sure to check it out from time to time, so you don’t miss any valuable information.

City Trips

  • Before You Take Off
    • Will They Let Me In?
      • Turkey’s Visa Price List
    • Where To Stay?
      • In What Area to Stay?
      • Don’t Judge Hotels by Their Facade
      • How to Book a Hotel: Prices and Discounts?
      • Hotels In the Topkapi District
        • Five Star Hotels in the Topkapi District
        • Four Star Hotels in the Topkapi District
        • Two and Three Star Hotels in the Topkapi District
      • Hotels In the Sultanahmet District
        • Five Star Hotels in the Sultanahmet District
        • Four Star Hotels in the Sultanahmet District
        • Two and Three Star Hotels in the Sultanahmet District
      • Hotels In the Bazaar District
        • Five Star Hotels in the Bazaar District
        • Four Star Hotels in the Bazaar District
        • Two and Three Star Hotels in the Bazaar District
      • Hotels In the Beyoğlu (Taksim) District
        • Five Star Hotels in the Beyoğlu (Taksim) District
        • Four Star Hotels in the Beyoğlu (Taksim) District
        • Two and Three Star Hotels in the Beyoğlu (Taksim) District
    • Hard Currency, Plastic or Turkish Liras?
      • Old or New Turkish Lira, What’s in the Name?
      • Turkish Lira (TL) Replaces New Turkish Lira (YTL) on 1/1/2009
    • Safety First: Health & Security - Part 1 & Part 2
  • I Landed, Now What?
    • How to Buy Your Way In?
    • Duty-Free Upon Arrival?
    • Four Ways to Reach Your Hotel
  • Istanbul in a Nutshell
    • History of Istanbul
      • Istanbul, Pas Constantinople: Timeline and Brief Overview
      • Istanbul Known as Byzantium
      • When Istanbul Was Constantinople
      • Istanbul During the Ottoman Empire
      • The Republic Turkey: Istanbul Today
    • Geography of Istanbul
    • Turkish Language
      • Pronunciation Rules
      • Numbers, Days, Months & Seasons
      • Communication Essentials
      • Accommodation, Getting Around, Sightseeing & Shopping
      • Useful Everyday Phrases
      • Deciphering What Is On the Menu
  • Where to go?
    • The Sultanahmet District
      • The Haghia Sophia, Pictures, Video
      • The Blue Mosque, Pictures, Video
      • The Hippodrome
      • The Basilica Cistern, Pictures
      • Impressions of Sultanahmet, Video
    • The Topkapi District
      • Topkapi Palace - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Pictures, Video
      • The Harem, Pictures, Video
      • Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Pictures
      • Museum of Haghia Eirene
      • Tourism Police Office
    • The Bazaar District
      • The Grand Bazaar, Map + Tips & Tricks, Pictures, Video
      • The Süleymaniye Mosque, Pictures, Video
      • The Egyptian or Spice Bazaar, Pictures, Video
    • The Beyoğlu District
      • Galata Tower, Pictures
      • Dolmabahçe Palace, Guided Tours, Pictures, Video
      • Taksim Square, Pictures, Video
      • Istiklal Caddesi - Part 1, Part 2, History, Pictures
      • Nevizade Sokak, Pictures
      • Flower Passage
    • The Princes’ Islands
      • Büyükada, Pictures, Video
    • Just Beyond Istanbul
      • Ağva, Pictures, Video
      • Şile, Pictures, Video
  • Getting Around
    • Stuck In The Middle With You
  • Where to Wine & Dine?
    • Restaurants
      • Hamdi Meat Restaurant (Hamdi Et Lokantası)
      • Mozaik Restaurant
      • Nevizade
      • Rumeli Café
      • Sultanahmet Köftecisi
    • Pubs & Bars
      • Bodrum Cafe & Restaurant
      • James Joyce Irish Pub (The Irish Centre)
      • Leb-i Derya
      • Midpoint Café & Restaurant
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Official, National & Religious Holidays in Turkey
    • Overview of Closing Days and Opening Hours in Istanbul
    • Mosque Rules and Etiquette
    • What Everybody Ought to Know About VAT and Tipping
    • Smoking Like a Turk, But No Longer in Turkey
    • Overview of the Tourist Information Offices

Most Popular Articles

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  3. Do I Pay with Turkish Lira, Credit Card, Euro or Dollar in Istanbul?
  4. See How You Can Make the Most Out of Your City Trip!
  5. Overview of the Closing Days and Opening Hours of Istanbul's Tourist Attractions

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    • City Trips
      • Before you take off!
        • Do I need a visa?
        • Where to stay?
        • Hard currency, plastic or Turkish liras?
        • Take no health risks!
      • I landed, now what?
        • How to get your visa?
        • Duty-free upon arrival?
        • Taxi, bus or shuttle?
      • Istanbul in a nutshell
        • History of Istanbul
        • Geography
      • Where to go?
        • The Sultanahmet District
        • The Topkapi District
        • The Bazaar District
        • The Taksim District
        • The Princes' Islands
        • Just Beyond Istanbul
      • Getting Around
        • Slow Traffic Ahead
      • Where to wine & dine?
        • Restaurants
        • Pubs & Bars
      • Tips & Tricks
        • Official Holidays
        • Opening Days & Hours
        • Mosque Rules & Etiquette
        • VAT & Tipping
        • Smoking or Non-Smoking
        • Tourist Information Office
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