European Side
Travel Guide
Visit European Side
Where to stay in European Side
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – 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.
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.
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 Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Şişli
Travellers love Şişli for its popular shops, and you can see more of Istanbul by jumping on the metro at Sisli Station or Osmanbey Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Şişli Mosque and Bomontiada.
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.
YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport AIRSIDE
Great place to spend the night while waiting for a flight! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
Staff was very helpfull
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Nenessa Airport Hotel
Good service. Good and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Element Suites
It was good special thanks for Mr. Ahmad the Afghani guy and to the manager
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Radisson Residences Avrupa TEM Istanbul
Staff was very accommodating and friendly! Solved every problem and accommodated every request! Very clean. Very quiet. One simple issue was the cleaning staff do not obey well to demands; but front desk solves issues quickly and respectfully.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Meroddi Beyoğlu Residence
Room was clean, comfortable, washing machine was a bonus. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
Grand Bazaar
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.
Topkapi Palace
The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.
Things to do
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- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Galata Tower
- Grand Bazaar
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Basilica Cistern
- Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
- Gülhane Park
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Tupras Stadium
- Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
- Eyup Sultan Mosque
