City: Besiktas
Top Things to do in Besiktas
The 10 Best Things to do in Besiktas, Turkey
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
Restaurants in Istanbul
1. Yildiz Chalet
2. Yildiz Hamidiye Camii
3. Dolmabahce Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,833 reviews
This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
Reviewed By muratm660 - Fethiye, Turkey
In order to visit Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) you must take one or both of the guided tours. The Selamlık tour takes you through the quarters reserved for men, while the Harem tour shows you the apartments of the sultan’s family. Only a limited amount of people are allowed into each section per day, so make sure to check out the opening hours. If you only want to go on one tour, visit the Selamlık. I have used Fizytur Ultra vip minibus to void İstanbul's traffic trouble and enjoyed with my netflix, minibar and silence.
4. Naval Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
This museum, located in Dolmabahce Palace, contains over 4000 items relating to Turkish naval history.
Reviewed By EvieL261
This place is huge so be prepared for a long but interesting walk throughout the Turkish naval history and heritage. Those interested in ottoman navy, naval uniforms, Ataturk & his love for sea and history of scuba diving equipment should check this place out.
5. Ortakoy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,786 reviews
This charming neighborhood of renovated old buildings is home to many restaurants, shops and artist galleries.
Reviewed By SpotBoy
You can never tire of the mosques in the city, and the one in Ortakoy is special, located on the water, it glistens as the sun starts to set. Some lovely markets to pick up gifts, souvenirs, trinkets etc, but the star attraction are the fantastic waffles, piled with as many toppings as you can handle, and the really enthusuastic sellers... Then take your waffles (or savoury potatoes if you fancy) and enjoy them under the Bosphorus Bridge!
6. Yildiz Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By sherwatch
Gülhane park was beautiful in summer. It was different from my last visit: Unfortunately, there were way more tourists than locals. You can see how people enjoy life outside. Nevertheless we also witnessed that men from one special country speaking one special language tried to contact women who were walking along the park alone. How sad!
7. Bebek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Located on the Bosphorus shore, Bebek Park, named for the district in which it is found, was opened to the public in 1908 after the Proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era. it was restored by a team led by the italian architect Ermanno Casasco and reopened as Turkan Sabanci Bebek Park in 2008.
Reviewed By Tedz87 - Bradford, United Kingdom
Bebek is a lovely up market area in Istanbul, along the Bosphorus. It has some amazing cafes and and boutique shops and a long stroll across the promenade is always enjoyable.
8. Besiktas
9. Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
10. Buyuk Mecidiye Cami
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By buali13 - Manama, Bahrain
Ortakoy Mosque is located by the sea, there many cafes, restaurants & shop around the mosque. I recommend visiting the mosque and you can enjoy the locals shops, food and delights. Plus you can have your Bosporus boat tour from the port which just next to the mosque.
