Fraaz & Patricia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Yeni Valide is a hidden gem that's a 10-15 minute walk from our Airbnb. It's not too packed and looks gorgeous, especially at Sunset! Perfect for photos without tourists getting in the way!
Validesuyu Caddesi
Validesuyu CaddesiYeni Valide is a hidden gem that's a 10-15 minute walk from our Airbnb. It's not too packed and looks gorgeous, especially at Sunset! Perfect for photos without tourists getting in the way!
Everyone knows about the Bosphorus River, of course, but did you know that you can travel it on a ferry for a few liras? Worth the trip. Gorgeous sunset views, great for photos, a true landmark.
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Bosphorus
Everyone knows about the Bosphorus River, of course, but did you know that you can travel it on a ferry for a few liras? Worth the trip. Gorgeous sunset views, great for photos, a true landmark.
Across the street from our apartment, this cute little park gives you a nice dose of nature. Pro tip: Ask your cab drivers to drop you off at Dogancilar park, it will be easy for them!
Doğancılar Park
No:57 Halk Cd.Across the street from our apartment, this cute little park gives you a nice dose of nature. Pro tip: Ask your cab drivers to drop you off at Dogancilar park, it will be easy for them!
Shopping
Every Friday, swing by the nearby Friday Markets, featuring food, clothes, and more. Incredibly good shopping deals.
Halk Caddesi
Halk CaddesiEvery Friday, swing by the nearby Friday Markets, featuring food, clothes, and more. Incredibly good shopping deals.
Brand new shopping mall! Find American favorites such as Starbucks and Popeyes, and get gorgeous cheap clothes from places such as LC Waikiki. There's also a movie theater and beautiful balcony views.
NevÇarşı Üsküdar
No:35, 34672 Çavuşdere Cd.Brand new shopping mall! Find American favorites such as Starbucks and Popeyes, and get gorgeous cheap clothes from places such as LC Waikiki. There's also a movie theater and beautiful balcony views.
Food scene
The BEST Turkish Breakfast I've had. They also offer takeout options. Besides breakfast, they are open for lunch and dinner, and serve delicious baked goods and affordable cakes.
Çimen
56/A Hakimiyeti Milliye Cd.The BEST Turkish Breakfast I've had. They also offer takeout options. Besides breakfast, they are open for lunch and dinner, and serve delicious baked goods and affordable cakes.
Nice little cafe/pizza place with great Turkish breakfast, around the corner from the Airbnb
Doğancılar Caddesi
Doğancılar CaddesiNice little cafe/pizza place with great Turkish breakfast, around the corner from the Airbnb
City/town information
Beautiful cave town in Cappadocia with cheap, high-end cave hotels, and of course the famous balloons. It's a 1-hour flight from Istanbul and we definitely recommend it! Highly suggest getting some ATVs and doing a loop past Love Valley, Uchisar, and Pidgeon Valley :)
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Göreme
Beautiful cave town in Cappadocia with cheap, high-end cave hotels, and of course the famous balloons. It's a 1-hour flight from Istanbul and we definitely recommend it! Highly suggest getting some ATVs and doing a loop past Love Valley, Uchisar, and Pidgeon Valley :)
Uskudar is where you'll be staying! A waterfront town with friendly locals and easy transportation, it's on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and nearby all the famous Istanbul locations
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Üsküdar
Uskudar is where you'll be staying! A waterfront town with friendly locals and easy transportation, it's on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and nearby all the famous Istanbul locations
Fatih is where you'll find the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Suleimaniye Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and more. You can get to it via cab, ferry, and subway. It's about 30-45 minutes from Uskdudar depending on where you're going
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Fatih
Fatih is where you'll find the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Suleimaniye Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and more. You can get to it via cab, ferry, and subway. It's about 30-45 minutes from Uskdudar depending on where you're going