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Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul interactive map »
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Most planes arrive at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, 20 km west of the city centre. From the airport, there are various options for getting into Istanbul: you can take a taxi, the express bus service run by the local airport service called "Havaş" which departs … Istanbul flights »

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In general, it is possible to find some kind of accommodation in any district of Istanbul. Here is a quick list of the districts where they are concentrated most: Harbiye is a popular place to stay, as in the main center of the new city on the European side … Istanbul hotels »

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Istanbul / Sultanahmet-Old City

Istanbul / Sultanahmet-Old City

The Old City of Istanbul is the oldest part of Istanbul, and the location of most of its historical sights. Istanbul / Sultanahmet-Old City Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Galata

Istanbul / Galata

Galata, and Beyoğlu further north with its main thoroughfare, the pedestrianized Istiklal Street, and the adjoining Taksim … Istanbul / Galata Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Asian Side

Istanbul / Asian Side

Asian Side is the eastern half of the city of Istanbul, located east of Bosphorus and geographically on the Asian mainland. Istanbul / Asian Side Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Princes’ Islands

Istanbul / Princes’ Islands

Princes’ Islands are a group of nine islands off the Asian coast of Istanbul, Turkey. Their name is variously –and … Istanbul / Princes’ Islands Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Bosphorus

Istanbul / Bosphorus

Along the Bosphorus, the strait that lies between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea, and separating Europe and Asia, lies … Istanbul / Bosphorus Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Golden Horn

Istanbul / Golden Horn

Golden Horn is both the name of the estuary of the Bosphorus towards west in Istanbul, and also of the district on banks of it. Istanbul / Golden Horn Travel Guide »
Istanbul / Western Suburbs

Istanbul / Western Suburbs

Western Suburbs are a collection of Istanbul neighborhoods, lying west of the city walls of old city. Istanbul / Western Suburbs Travel Guide »
Istanbul / New City

Istanbul / New City

This district of Istanbul contains neighborhoods like Elmadağ, Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş, and Şişli, which were first settled … Istanbul / New City Travel Guide »

Istanbul / European Side

European Side is western half of Istanbul, located west of the Bosphorus and on the European mainland. Istanbul / European Side Travel Guide »
Istanbul Reviews and Tips
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… grand bazaar is cooler anyway... and has free admission. Give yourself a solid two days to fully explore it. Make sure to take a water taxi to Uskudar on the Asian side of the city … musuem. Istanbul Nightlife: Taksem. Turkish Hamam: Sultanahmet hamam at Sultanahmet. Approx cost Liras 60. The hama is not relaxing; you would need good sleep after you are massaged … in there, go with the flow...observe those around you and don't shy out of a massage. It might look scary to have your bones racked like that, but it sure is a must-experience event … Istanbul Tips »

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