Guidebook for Beyoğlu
Food Scene
My favorite. Much more than coffee: pastas dishes, desserts or just enjoy the open windows watching passersby into the night with a classic Turkish or old style with "kakule" cardamom (not on menu!)
20 locals recommend
Kahvedan Bistro & Bar
38 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.My favorite. Much more than coffee: pastas dishes, desserts or just enjoy the open windows watching passersby into the night with a classic Turkish or old style with "kakule" cardamom (not on menu!)
Kahvaltı, or breakfast, is the most important meal in Turkey and THIS is the place to get it. On weekends prepare to go early or wait in lines OR just have breakfast late in the day.
148 locals recommend
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.Kahvaltı, or breakfast, is the most important meal in Turkey and THIS is the place to get it. On weekends prepare to go early or wait in lines OR just have breakfast late in the day.
Slip out of the apartment and into this corner cafe for loads of style, easy and good food. Family friendly, great portions and either people watching or find a remote corner alone.
43 locals recommend
49 Çukurcuma
No:49 Turnacıbaşı Cd.Slip out of the apartment and into this corner cafe for loads of style, easy and good food. Family friendly, great portions and either people watching or find a remote corner alone.
This one is hearsay as I am a vegetarian, but local hearsay is good. If you want to start with infamous kebap, this is the spot. Don't forget to get Ayran - a refreshing, savory yogurt - to drink!
10 locals recommend
Kardeşler Kebap Salonu
No:1/A Firuzağa Cami Sk.This one is hearsay as I am a vegetarian, but local hearsay is good. If you want to start with infamous kebap, this is the spot. Don't forget to get Ayran - a refreshing, savory yogurt - to drink!
OPEN LATE - Babel is just a quick turn down the block and is that perfect little nook you can hole up in by yourself for hours or hang with friends for beer, coffee, good meze plates and more.
20 locals recommend
Babel Cafe Restaurant
56 Turnacıbaşı Cd.OPEN LATE - Babel is just a quick turn down the block and is that perfect little nook you can hole up in by yourself for hours or hang with friends for beer, coffee, good meze plates and more.
Essentials
Slightly upscale but still quite affordable grocery store open until 22:00. Best tip: shop and then ask for "servis" to have someone walk your groceries back and up the many stairs to your sky home.
53 locals recommend
Carrefour
95 Sıraselviler CaddesiSlightly upscale but still quite affordable grocery store open until 22:00. Best tip: shop and then ask for "servis" to have someone walk your groceries back and up the many stairs to your sky home.
Shopping
While it's nice to have drinks & wine in the restaurant, if you're entertaining in the great kitchen or having some alone time, you'll want to know where to get wine with solid recommendations.
13 locals recommend
La Cave
No:109 Sıraselviler Cd.While it's nice to have drinks & wine in the restaurant, if you're entertaining in the great kitchen or having some alone time, you'll want to know where to get wine with solid recommendations.
Sightseeing
Galata Tower
See if from the window or take a stroll to this historic tower.
Everything Else
Run out of cash? Stroll down to the neighborhood center, anchored by Firuz Aga Camii (Mosque) and Square, make your way across the crazy traffic circle and top off your Turkish Lira.
Akbank Cihangir Şubesi
No:53 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Run out of cash? Stroll down to the neighborhood center, anchored by Firuz Aga Camii (Mosque) and Square, make your way across the crazy traffic circle and top off your Turkish Lira.
EXCHANGE MONEY - Walk out the building to the left, up to the great Istiklal Cadessi (Avenue) and make a left to exchange money safely, with fair rates and no commission.
Ye-Ye Doviz
131 İstiklal Cd.EXCHANGE MONEY - Walk out the building to the left, up to the great Istiklal Cadessi (Avenue) and make a left to exchange money safely, with fair rates and no commission.