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“Spin city” guardianunlimited.co.uk / The Guardian
“Indulge to your heart's content in Istanbul” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
“Istanbul, Turkey” Luxury Experience Magazine
“Byzantium rhapsody” Sydney Morning Herald
“The Bosphorus” enjoyturkey.com
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“Ortakoy” VirtualTourist.com
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 150 attractions in Istanbul
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Traveler Description: This charming neighborhood of renovated old buildings is home to many restaurants, shops and artist galleries.
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Address: Bosphorus suburbs Istanbul
Turkey

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“Ortakoy”
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4 of 5 stars
TreasuresofArabia   8 contributions
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aug 31, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Great place when visiting Istanbul. Stunning views of the Bhosphorus. Great food, baked potatoes, excellent pancakes with all kinds of fillings, fruit, chocolate, Yum. You could even board an hour cruise down the Bhosphorous , different times of the day. We did a sunset one. We also took a cab from here and crossed the actual Bhosphous bridge. Get from... more

“Nice waterfront to explore”
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4 of 5 stars
jbird1277   129 contributions
Pinson, Alabama
Jul 11, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

We spent an afternoon in the Ortakoy area after a ferry trip up the Bosphorus. My Turkish friend took us here for a special meal of what I can best describe as a stuffed potato! It was delicious. Walking form the taxi towards the Bosphorus waterfront we passed many shops, mostly art and jewelry. Once you get to the waterfront,... more

“オルタキョイジャーミーとクンピル”
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4 of 5 stars
maimai326   16 contributions
fukuoka
Google Translation
Nov 27, 2009

オルタキョイ名物のクンピル（ベイクドポテト）を食べにタクシィムからバスで向かいました。到着すると8件ほどクンピル屋さんが... more

“Ortakoy: da non perdere a Istanbul”
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5 of 5 stars
mikylyon   7 contributions
taranto
Oct 15, 2009

La visita di Istanbul non può considerarsi completa senza una puntata serale al qua rtiere di Ortakoy, situato proprio sotto... more

“サンデーマーケットとオルタキョイジャーミィ”
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4 of 5 stars
rukia14   76 contributions
滋賀
Google Translation
Sep 19, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

日曜日にサンデーマーケット目当てでオルタキョイまで行きました。 タクシム広場よりバスで20分くらい。 バス停を降りた... more

“Une bonne balade le dimanche !”
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4 of 5 stars
dmirouze   18 contributions
chitenay
May 27, 2009

Allez déjeuner à Ortakoy, au bord du Bosphore le dimanche.Le quartier est super animé, envahi de vendeur de babioles, livres... more

“relax per la domenica mattina”
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4 of 5 stars
xenja   23 contributions
Venice, Italy
May 7, 2009

Incantevole sobborgo dove passare la domenica mattina: era un villaggio (koy) ora inglobato nella parte moderna della metropoli, e conserva... more

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Bosphorus suburbs, Istanbul, Turkey