Neighborhoods
Galata: A fascinating corner of
importance of the 14th century
Genoese Galata Tower, is not
primarily a touristic area, but a richly
textured blend of shops, restaurants,
synagogues, churches, mosques, the
Mevlevi Dervish Lodge, hospitals and
schools. Numerous shops, outdoor
stands and a supermarket sell fresh
bread, fruit, vegetables, olives, meat,
chicken, fish, cheese and wine,
making it easy to prepare simple meals
in your flat.
Selected as one of "Top Five Sleeps" and "Best Apartments" in "the best location in Istanbul" by Lonely Planet (2005)
Selected as one of "Top Five Sleeps" and "Best Apartments" in "the best location in Istanbul" by Lonely Planet (2005)
Galata and Tunel are full of charming cafes and excellent restaurants, many with tables outside.
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Istiklal Caddesi & its side
streets--the Left Bank of
charming cafes, smart
restaurants, innumerable
bookstores, shops, cinemas
town. The market at
Galatasaray sells wonderful
fresh fish, produce and even
pork products..
The upscale Kabatas/Ayazpasa
district of the city is a short walk from
Taksim Square in a quiet, yet very
central and convenient area. The avenue
leading to Taksim is one of the most
early 20th century apartment buildings
and featuring a row of towering trees in
the center divider. There are small
groceries shops and a variety of cafes
and restaurants in this area.