Aylin
Guidebook for Istanbul

Drinks & Nightlife

f you like jazz, you only need to take a few steps up the hill to get to the best one in Istanbul.
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Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.
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f you like jazz, you only need to take a few steps up the hill to get to the best one in Istanbul.
the stop for the best cocktails in town...
Gönül Sk
the stop for the best cocktails in town...
Make sure that you check out their program before you make your plan for the night. Be prepared to "wake up" late the day after.
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Wake Up Call
No:15 İstiklal Cad./zambak Sok.
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Make sure that you check out their program before you make your plan for the night. Be prepared to "wake up" late the day after.
Have a drink and see where all the hipsters are hanging out...
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Gaspar
6 Necati Bey Cad., Arapoğlan Sok.
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Have a drink and see where all the hipsters are hanging out...

Food Scene

owned and run by a close friend, it is a Galata classic...
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Mavra Cafe Design Workshop
31/A Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.
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owned and run by a close friend, it is a Galata classic...
hipster destination surrounded by galleries and design stores...
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Karabatak
No:7 Karaali Kaptan Sk.
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hipster destination surrounded by galleries and design stores...
perfect spot for brunch, lunch and buying delicacies...
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Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.
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perfect spot for brunch, lunch and buying delicacies...
great pizza... eat in or order in...
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Miss Pizza Şişhane
86A Meşrutiyet Cd.
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great pizza... eat in or order in...
enjoy the "NOW" at this cafe with a light meal, a fresh juice or coffee. You might also want to follow up with one of their cocktails. :)
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Şimdi
5 Asmalı Mescit Sok.
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enjoy the "NOW" at this cafe with a light meal, a fresh juice or coffee. You might also want to follow up with one of their cocktails. :)
It's a treat to smell and choose your tea from over 60 varieties offered at this brasserie. Think white, green, herbal, oolong, red, black, smoked and fermented...
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Dem Karaköy
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It's a treat to smell and choose your tea from over 60 varieties offered at this brasserie. Think white, green, herbal, oolong, red, black, smoked and fermented...
traditional Anatolian recipes are cooked up using ecological produce from fair trading and sustainable sources... "slow food served fast"
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Datli Maya
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traditional Anatolian recipes are cooked up using ecological produce from fair trading and sustainable sources... "slow food served fast"
It's the perfect spot for lunch when you do cross over to the Asian side. A pleasant boat ride from Karakoy or Eminonu.
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Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe Sokağı
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It's the perfect spot for lunch when you do cross over to the Asian side. A pleasant boat ride from Karakoy or Eminonu.
local and seasonal produce used to make daily specials...perfect for a savory meal within walking distance
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Acik Mutfak
6/B Tımarcı Sok.
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local and seasonal produce used to make daily specials...perfect for a savory meal within walking distance
Breakfast/lunch/dinner - this place will not disappoint you. You can even get some dishes to go and enjoy a picnic at Bebek Parki right across the street.
Kantin
No:43/C Cevdet Paşa Cd.
Breakfast/lunch/dinner - this place will not disappoint you. You can even get some dishes to go and enjoy a picnic at Bebek Parki right across the street.
Drinks/Dinner or both :)
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Unter Karakoy
Karaali Kaptan Sokak
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Drinks/Dinner or both :)
Have lunch! You will be happy you did.
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Gram
107/D Meşrutiyet Caddesi
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Have lunch! You will be happy you did.

Essentials

buy wine, liquor and snacks...
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Suma Han
No:3 Yanıkkapı Sokak
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buy wine, liquor and snacks...
Enjoy the services of this space offering everything you please for mobile working...pay as you stay...
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Workinton
15 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.
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Enjoy the services of this space offering everything you please for mobile working...pay as you stay...
Not your typical wine and cheese shop. Come in and buy supplies for your apartment, but you also have the option of being served with your choice of bottle and an array of snacks.
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Sensus Wine Boutique Galata
No:5 Büyük Hendek Cd.
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Not your typical wine and cheese shop. Come in and buy supplies for your apartment, but you also have the option of being served with your choice of bottle and an array of snacks.

Arts & Culture

browse the library, take in the exhibitions, get a bite to eat, admire the architecture...
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SALT Galata, ისტანბული
No:11 Bankalar Cd.
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browse the library, take in the exhibitions, get a bite to eat, admire the architecture...
If you are out of analogue supplies, be sure to visit this store to stock up on good value film and continue walking into the old city - shooting!
Pamuk Ticaret
If you are out of analogue supplies, be sure to visit this store to stock up on good value film and continue walking into the old city - shooting!
Chances are...there is a worthwhile exhibition to check out, but the view from this cafe is breathtaking, and you can actually just walk in :)
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Istanbul Modern Restaurant
4 Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.
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Chances are...there is a worthwhile exhibition to check out, but the view from this cafe is breathtaking, and you can actually just walk in :)

Shopping

Located within the same space as Bej Cafe, Kagithane is a quirky concept store inspired by traditional Turkish motifs . It might just be your one stop shop for all first/last minute gifts.
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Bej
11 Kemankeş Cad., Karaköy
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Located within the same space as Bej Cafe, Kagithane is a quirky concept store inspired by traditional Turkish motifs . It might just be your one stop shop for all first/last minute gifts.
for all your basic fashion needs, this flagship store is the place to stock up!
Tru Project
for all your basic fashion needs, this flagship store is the place to stock up!

Sightseeing

Experience the architecture of Mimar Sinan while taking a Turkish Bath ;)
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Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam
1 Hamam Sk.
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Experience the architecture of Mimar Sinan while taking a Turkish Bath ;)