European Side
Travel Guide
Visit European Side
Where to stay in European Side
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Zorlu Performing Arts Center while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
Was good
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
The staff service was fantastic, very helpful and attentive.
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Elysian Airport Hotel
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Investvadi
The hotel is brand new, rooms are very large , the kitchen is well equipped. Check-in thanks to Akif took only 2 minutes. We stayed a week, every day the hotel supplied with small bottles of water, also supplied with detergents for washing machine and dish washing machine. All staff even security ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments Istanbul Tema World
Convenient
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Radisson Residences Vadistanbul
Excellent, peaceful and easy access to the mall and metro making it a lot easier to connect to the different locations. Additionally, there’s a grocery store around. Me and my family had a good time.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Grand Bazaar
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Things to do
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- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium
- Fenari Isa Mosque
- Visit Alibeykoy
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- Visit Zeytinburnu
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- Kemer Karting
- Mall of Istanbul
- Olimpik Go Kart
- Pelit Chocolate Museum
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque
