Guidebook for Istanbul
Food Scene
Meyra Cafe
Buzzing, artist-filled spot with great drinks and conversation
Rose Marine
Lovely spot with a lovely garden inside it
Journey
21/A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Another local favorite with an amazing rustic breakfast
Kasabim Ethane
4/A Şimşirci Sk.Hands down the best steakhouse of our area
KAHVE 6
NO:13/A Anahtar Sk.Wonderful breakfast spot with a cozy garden
The 24/7 open kebap house right in the middle of Cihangir square
10 lokale anbefaler
Kardeşler Kebap Salonu
No:1/A Firuzağa Cami Sk.The 24/7 open kebap house right in the middle of Cihangir square
Doğa Balık Restaurant
Very famous fish restaurant that's a minute away
Definitely one of my favorite spots in the area because of their amazingly flavorful passion fruit mojito and cozy, magical garden.
65 lokale anbefaler
White Mill
16 Süleyman Seba Cd.Definitely one of my favorite spots in the area because of their amazingly flavorful passion fruit mojito and cozy, magical garden.
Komşu Fırın
53a Defterdar YokuşuYummy bakery right up the street
Everything Else
The second branch of this great restaurant/bar that's always lively and delicious
12 lokale anbefaler
Otto Restaurant
No:22/A Sofyalı Sk.The second branch of this great restaurant/bar that's always lively and delicious
Local GYM that can arrange a temporary membership for your stay
11 lokale anbefaler
Cihangir Sports Club
84/1 Sıraselviler Cd.Local GYM that can arrange a temporary membership for your stay
Historiske Galatasaray Bath
8 Turnacıbaşı Cd.Perhaps the best Turkish bath in the area
(Though you won't need it,) the nearest hospital is only 24 steps away from your doorstep
Universal İtalian Giovanni Alberto Agnelli Hospital
37 Defterdar Yokuşu(Though you won't need it,) the nearest hospital is only 24 steps away from your doorstep
The Grand Bazaar and other Old Town sights are a short trip from the the funicular stop at the bottom of the hill
810 lokale anbefaler
Stor basar
Beyazıt CaddesiThe Grand Bazaar and other Old Town sights are a short trip from the the funicular stop at the bottom of the hill
The funicular station at the bottom of the hill will make going to Old Town a piece of cake
82 lokale anbefaler
Tophane station
The funicular station at the bottom of the hill will make going to Old Town a piece of cake
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiThe Taksim tube station is also right up the hill
Akbank Cihangir Şubesi
No:53 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.The cab stand in front of Akbank has cheap taxis available 24/7
Drinks & Nightlife
Kiki
No:42 Sıraselviler Cd.Local bar with a good crowd
Essentials
Carrefour
95 Sıraselviler CaddesiGreat grocery store with a wide selection
Sightseeing
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiThe bustling Taksim square is only a short walk up the hill!
The cute and hole-in-the-wall Algerian/French street is also in walking distance
54 lokale anbefaler
Cezayir Sokak
Cezayir SokakThe cute and hole-in-the-wall Algerian/French street is also in walking distance
Shopping
Istiklal avenue that runs from Taksim square to Tünel is a must-see area that hosts swarms of people daily
692 lokale anbefaler
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiIstiklal avenue that runs from Taksim square to Tünel is a must-see area that hosts swarms of people daily
Really unique street with countless antique / vintage stores and local cafes
15 lokale anbefaler
Çukur Cuma Caddesi
Çukur Cuma CaddesiReally unique street with countless antique / vintage stores and local cafes