Nice place to walk. There are lots of fine restaurants with local food, Turkish delights, stores and local markets. Very crowded, full of tourists, so I would be careful with your pockets and bags. You can hear different music instruments, watch people dancing or singing.

To start with, I wonder what tripadvisor means by Beyoğlu. Beyoğlu is more than just Taksim and its surroundings because it stretches from Dolmabahçe Sarayı to Kasımpaşa and from Cihangir to Karaköy. My personal experience tells me not to generalise as far as Beyoğlu is...More

There is a cosmopolitan atmosphere in this district as many of the consulates (former embassies) are still there having residence in wonderful buildings in terms of architecture. Beyoglu is also home of many international high schools. The Istiklal Caddesi is the main street with many...More

Always bustling with lots of people. You would not find a more vibrant, 24/7 open neighbourhood in Istanbul. With its French architecture, tramway, narrow alleys, and visitors from all around the world, a wide range of cuisine and patisseries, shops and local specialities, art galleries...More

This street is very popular. I can walk all day, shop , and drink and eat... Don't forget to pick up the tram for a small ride.

This was our long weekend break and we stayed quite close to here so we frequently visited this area, I have fell in love with this place, the shops the people are amazing

Istanbul is full of fabulous neighborhoods and Beyoglu is right up there. Great for walking, shopping, eating (it is Istanbul after all!). We used various forms of public transportation in Istanbul: trams, buses, water taxis, ferries, subway. They go everywhere, inexpensive and you see the...More