Balya Organik
Health food store & cafe

 ..' international style' organic products, not always easy to get around here... NOW you found a place to recharge !.. with goodness.. chill in relaxing atmosphere. Detox shakes & smoothies, fair trade coffee (to go too) daily menus with vegan options . Seasonal cooking from local farms. Tip: Immune Booster shake. & the organic apple pie. Yumm. Outdoor area, enjoy even fresher air !!

 

open: daily 9am-8pm
0090212-252-3582



Defterdar Yokusu, Batarya Sok #16/A Cihangir, Ist

walk from Galatasaray

Kafka Beyoglu Cafe


 A fantastic find in the middle of the city!!! The oldest cafe in Beyoglu offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks. (CHEAP BEER 5.5 TYL !!!!) Milkshakes, coffees, ‘frappes’, salads, desserts....balcony to watch the city buzz & lots of sofas to lounge inside. Couch surfing & backpacker events...Very friendly staff & a VERY special offer: holders of this map get breakfast with free flow coffee or tea for 10 TYL (9am-2pm)!!!

 

Tel: 00 90 212 245 1958

open: Sun-Thu 9am - 2am



YENIÇARSI CAD. No:26/1 GALATASARAY

Tram to 'Galatasaray'

Ritim Teras and Bar
2 bars, street & roof

 It's like 2 bars.. or even 3.. Up & down.. Street bar w/ the action outdoor seating , then on the floors between could be some thing going on.?.& then top floor, w/ Dj's, hot dancing, cocktails & fresh air.. garden party bar 'ala' big time WoW.. they have sun seating, Big screen sport.. lots of nice food, any type of meal.. FULL bar, you need never leave... which ever one u end up in.. make sure it got Ritim !

everyday from 11.oo till next o4.oo

 



Balik Pazari Sahne sok 20. Taksim

...in the fish markets, front of Galatasary High

Gizli Bahce
friendly bar

 A lovely, inspired, friendly mayhem, totally invisible & unpredictable from the street ...this place is for fun loving, open minded free spirits. ..like you...gay friendly bar, that welcomes everyone... girls & boys & students & locals & foreigners. Awesome DJ on the back terrace (dance-y).. cute little street front balcony to watch Nevizade diners from above.. velvet sofas, cold drinks, good prices, cool people, random conversations... love it.

 

Sun-Thu 11.oo- o2.oo Fri- Sat till - o4.oo



Nevizade Sk. No. 15, Beyoglu

walk from Taksim

Papilion
late night bar

 you'll see the green light... climb stairs to the top 2 floors, find this amazing spot. Full of plants, sofas, chilled out music ‘n’ general coolness.. Daytimes is sunny or shade cafe vibe, garden swing & sounds around.. then, one of ‘THE’ late night hangouts.. lots of Erasmus/ students, locals, backpackers (the resident cat) ..stay till closing (sunrise)(i did every time).. Cheap beer & tequila, another of the PRO’s for Papilion... escape the streets...

 

Daily 11.oo-o7.+_?



Hüseyinaga Mah. Balo Sok. No:31/4, Beyoglu

walk from Taksim

Chillout Lya
hostel

..in the nightlife.. Late into the night the muted sounds of rhythm & beat, lull you to sleep... Single en-suite rooms with Bathroom or w/out, Twins, Doubles. Triples. 2+1 & 2+2 Family. 4 - 5 - 6 bed privates. With balcony? .. top floor has a suite w/ rooftop vibes.. bottom floor has a happin' cafe bar ...open o8:oo to o4:oo.. food, drinks, music, mood...

Tel: + 90 (212) 244 74 00
info@chilloutlya.com



Hüseyin Aga Mahallesi Toprak Lüle Sk No:1, Be

5 mins on Istiklal from Taxin Sq, Turn right at the Atif Yilmaz St

Chillout Cengo
hostel

In really the height of the heart of the action.. it's a free easy house, with many lounging & or socialising opportunities.. the kitchen is 'all go'.. there is a love swing, soft carpet spiral stair ways & space to be yourself..Private Doubles w/ Bathroom & Wc or Shared. Then is dorms 10-8-6 peeps.. Family run with a homely guest-house feeling..

Tel: +90 (212) 251 31 48
cengohostel@gmail.com



Hüseyin Aga Mah. Atif Yilmaz Cad. H

5 mins on Istiklal, from Taxim Sq Turn right at the Aga Camii

Kooperatif
Art & Performance Hall

 "We believe in collective-mutual act & coinsidences" Constantly busy with some little events.. from open to close it comes in waves.... workshops all day, drums, instruments, special things.. fashion, new designer.. first timer. Important happenings.. u can drop in & see what is going on. Evening you will have bands & or shows of some kind.. if u are in the room then u are on the stage.. A place of mutual interest..

 

Daily: 13:oo - o2:oo



Rumeli Is Hani, C Blok 88/12

walk from Taksim

Nayah
rooftop reagge bar

 take yourself up the stairs all the way to the top floor.. & u step onto a higher ground.. Live gigs, DJ's music music.. also playing dub, house, I guess as long as it's good & people are dancing, then they play it.. Irie Nayah scene gives respect to those who want to party.. weekdays 19.oo-23.oo is a Rastaman happy hour.. everything goina' be alright..

 

 



Kurabiye Sokak No.23

couple blocks from Taxim Sq

RocknRolla
rock bar

 ... a good honest bar where the beer is cold (and CHEAP: 6 TYL only) the hairs are long n' the music is good (u can still smoke inside). Classic rock (some metal) club only few steps away from Istiklal street. In summer, live concerts EVERY night, otherwise almost every night. Free entry, open till late.  

open: 11.oo- dawn

 



Bekar sok. 14, Taksim

walk from Taksim

Stray Cat
hostel

A very laid back place ...simple, comfortable, affordable, friendly..run 'by' open minded people 'for' open minded people. Large area for communal hanging-out, fully equipped kitchen, free breakfast, shower for every dorm (no bunks!). Artists who leave some artwork stay free!! There are cats around. So if you have a problem with that.. go somewhere else. Meaw. 

+90 212 293 91 03
E-mail straycathostel@gmail.com



Mebusan Yokusu No:. 35 Cihangir

walk from Taksim or funicular. Tram 'Findiki'

Cafe Mittani
jazz-food-drinks

Vegetarian daily meal deal special. little foot path no cars door way terrace, with morning sun,. Inside is a serious shade, jammin' room with instruments all around, drum kit, piano amps.. just like is always anytime for a tune.. weekend jazz brunch is like that.. random, spontaneous, enough space for a full band or a small audience.. feet on the stage typa' place.. but it's cool. u can drink, party & have a good time..

 week: 10.oo-o2.oo
Saturday till-...3+?
Pazar (Sunday): 12.oo-o1.oo



Çukurluçesme sokak.no:6/A, Beyoglu

few blocks from Taxim Sq

Jasmin Highheals 's Cafe 17
porno pop pub

 The pinkest place on the planet.. lavish Diamond lounge, barbie bar, burlesque boudoir chanson plush porno pop heartbreak . disko ball love lounge leopard skin/ pink panther.. u don't at all have to be a gay but friendly is good.. Sexy is better.. down in cabaret karaoke DIY party bordelo for un-conventionist 's psychedelic rocky horror motel strip joint milk bar.. types

Mon-Thurs & Sat:16:oo -o3:oo
Fri: from 18:oo..... ++



Hocazade s 17, Alman Sokagi. Beyoğlu

down from Taxim Sq

Mume
cafe bar

 very tiny, cozy street bar... happy to socialize, Daily 'Kokteyl' & drinks offers... there are tables on the street for to smoke n' drink... 'be' on, tv on, music kickin'.. friendly staff.. fast foods..nice crowd.. quite typical (but 4u different..)) & pretty cool..

open daily: 10am-00



Kuloğlu Mah. Ayhan Işık Sok. No:18

tram to 'Galatasaray'

Mono
DJ bar

 Drink, dance, meet!! A music bar just a bit off the main walk of Istiklal... different themed nights, students night, 80s and 90s party, lesbian night, 70s boogie night and so on, live music and DJs with FREE entry EVERY night... Locals, Erasmus students, ex-pats having all The Fun here. Open till you dance.

open daily 11am -3pm



Erol Dernek Sokak, no.15A - Beyoglu

walk from Taksim

World House
hostel

 Cool location, walking distance to the historical city & the Taksim night life. Easy to find by Galata Tower. Spacious lounge open on the 'music' street (Galip Dede).. nice buzz !.. Comfortable doubles, trips, quads w/bathroom..4-6-8-14 bed dorms. Very clean, cheap n'safe... Cafe o9.3o- 19.oo, breakfast incl. & lunch specials (7TL) for backpackers= Wifi lounge- travel agency, tips, trips, hot spots. big groups or solo, they got space.. outings for guests a few times per week

Tel: +90 (212) 292 5034
info@rapunzelistanbul.com



Galipdede Cad. No 85 Beyoglu


Sumo Cat
hostel

 Unusual town house restored & remastered.. in the very downtown. 5 rooms uniquely designed by 5 different artists. Surrounded by the fashion shops, hip residences, music workshops & art galleries of Galata. Tree Shaded Garden & Quiet retreat to be enjoyed.

Mueyyedzade Mah Luleci Hendek Cad Ali Hoca Ar 34425 Galata - Beyoğlu

+90 (212) 292 7866
info@sumocathostel.com





M1 metro 'Sishane' - Galata

Hush Hostel
hostel

Mellow spot in the Asia side urban labyrinth.. Snazzy common areas with many ways to pass the time.. kitchen, bar... garden, sun splashed roof w/ brilliant views. Very professional operation. nice. Delux-singles, doubles en-suite & balconies, family rooms great for kids! twins.. dorms from 8 & girls only facilities... Huge garden in the next house with apartment style offers

 +90 (216) 450 4363
Fax : +90 (216) 450 4364
lounge@hushhostelistanbul.com



Rasimpasa mh. Rihtim cd. Iskele sk. No:46 Kadiköy

Ferry 'Kadiköy' Pier (Center)

Teachers's Pub
drinking bar

 On the hottest street Asia side u can duck into a little pub & do some big drinking.. Is it an Irish pub.. I dunno, but they pull a nice Guinness, draw a long whiskey, in a long dark room filled with the 'musty buzz' & its good fun.. so, whatever it is, l like it!... If u don't want to hide indoors & watch the game.. u can sit outside & play it... when in Asia....

Mon - Wed: 18:oo - o2:oo
Thurs from 15:oo...
Fri - Sat: 10:oo - o4:oo
& Sunday 14:oo - o2:oo



Caferaga mah. Kadife Sk. Kadiköy, .

Kadıköy walking zone

Dunia
cafe & bar & lounge & venue

 A light filled place with lovely wooden floors.. steps, colourful velvet armchairs & the bohemian atmosphere of the Asian-side bars. Funky yet classy at the same time. Cafe-lounge type atmosphere during the day & party-club at night time. Food served daily (menu & carte). DJ’s, music performances, exhibitions, ‘happenings’, live concerts…. garden area friendly staff & cool people. from all over the ‘Dunia’ (= ‘world’ in Turkish).

 

Daily 12.oo- o2.oo



Kadife Sok. No 19/2, Kadikoy

Kadiköy party street

BikeRenter
tours & bikes to rent

Rates is: 25.00TL per day, 75.00TL per week, 5.00TL per hour. inc H & L.. Decent mountain bikes & guided day or Night city tours or further.... further more..''BICYCLES ARE ONE OF THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO PRESERVE OUR PLANET less CARBON FOOTPRINT... Important: Bring your passport &
100 E deposit!

open every morning at o9:oo till dark.

Mobil: 00905335640474



Akbiyik cad Keresteci Hakki sk N:40 Sultanahmet

Tram on Kennedy Can 'Cankurtaran'

Sah Bar
restaurant-bar-club-roof

 ..you can afford to do it in style .. if u do it here.. it' own little street.. thats how big this pub is.. 4 or 5 bar areas. All with full menu.. some sharing the unusually GOOD music.. some with they own, a band.. party or event, go see. For the cherry on the cake, u need to dine 'up on the roof', with direct view over the Blue mosque/Saint Sophia... WoW.. smoke a Nargile kick back & let them look after u.. Feel like hanging' day & night .. it's easy..

Every day 11.oo- o5.oo
Reserve- +90 212 522 9273



Divanyolu Cad. InciliCavuS Cikmazi Sk 9

@ tram stop Sultanahmet

Rapunzel
hostel

 quiet back street, near the hip and happening area of town, just off the main Galata pulse... cosy atmosphere & comfy beds.. always nice music... staff & guests get along great, you'll get addicted... on the roof you can sunbath, enjoy the view, get a drink n' join the barbecue....

 

Tel: +90 (212) 292 5034
info@rapunzelistanbul.com



Bereketzade Cami Sokak 3 Galata / Beyoğlu

Kabatas tram T1, (dark blue line) 'Karakoy'

Chillout Papillon
hostel

 Long lazy day TV lounge, couches n' sounds.. nice arty deco & atmos.. 5 doubles, 5 twins, 5 singles & a few small dorms.. simple, clean, young & ready to party .. big warm roof terrace area w/ amazing view.. a cool stay..

 

Tel: +90 (212) 252 6258
info@chilloutpapillon.com



Galipdede cad, Şahkulu Sk 13. Galata

Up over Galata tower

Babylon
club venue -DJ lounge

 .... Turning Istanbul On! Eclectic selections from jazz to reggae, world music to electronica, Latin to Turkish vibes, indie pop & rock acts.! variety !. core of nightlife. motto “the place to listen to live music”. Lounge: spontaneous after party (on the other side of the block) has its own style & place in the scene. Comfortable couches, tasty cocktails, drinks, cozy deco, forget about time here during the day. .. there is %50 discount on all alcoholic beverages until 21:3o.

 

Club Tues- Sat W/days 2o.3o- o2.oo
W/ends 22.00-o4.oo
Lounge closed Sunday,
W/days o9.3o to o2.00
Saturday 17.oo- o3.oo



Şehbender Sokak No:3 Tünel-Asmalımescit-

Istiklal - Tunnel

ByRetro
vintage labyrinth

 They say it's the biggest one in the world ! .. Well it is huge all right.. U can spend hours digging around down there.. U can try on a Million items.. any number of new looks, from all over this planet.. additions or complete change of style.. go back forward up or down.. & around.. it's a shoppers shop.. show map for a gift !!

 

Open 10.oo-22.oo 7 days



Istiklal Cd, Suriye Pasaji 166/c, Beyoğlu

Istiklal- Tunnel

Tag Bistro
cafe-bar -restaurant

 Fine dining, French inclined gourmet cafe. Featured in so many magazines etc yet still seems like quite a find.. It's a quiet place, shaded, small.. The offer is really tops though. 10 points for presentation & the taste.. u can find out for yourself.. They do a lunch menu, thats a good offer.. or the ala carte anytime will be your treat. look out for random night time happenings & DJ's over weekend..

Open 12:oo - o2:oo



Postacilar Sk 2 Tomtom Mh.,

Tram 'Galatasaray'‎

Chillout Classic
hostel

 Really funny nice common area.. Zen lounge.. good tunes & a cool vibe. The 1'st of the Chill out's, well worn in.. seen, been & done everything with everyone.. choose from 7 Dorms, 3 single, 5 Double & 4 Double with WC. Every floor has WC & Bathroom. Top floor sun terrace..

 

Phone: +90 (212) 249 47 84
chillouthc@yahoo.de



Istiklal St. Balyoz St. No: 3A Asmalimescid Taksim

20 mins walk from Taxim Sq

Tektekci
shot bar

 Alcohol is not cheap in Istanbul...but here you will definitely get your money worth. Cocktail shots in all the colours ‘n’ flavours of the rainbow: sweet, sour, spicy, salty so on...& of course straight shots of local raki, vodka & that lot. U name it.. Good music, LOTS of people... Really, a street party is ‘ON’.. Order a selection of flavours ‘a tray of decadence’ ..not just one. It saves you money, time...&...ummm...gives you more funky liquor ... Obviously.

open: Mon-Sat 6pm-4am

+90 5337747460

 



Tomtom Mahellesi Acara Sok 2/134433 Beyoglu

tram 'Galatasaray'

Pixie underground
dubstep & dnb club

since 2008.. striving to 'big up' the Turk scene, building up the good vibes.. Usually around 10 -15 TL entry inc/ a drink.. happy hours: till midnight (%50 off alcohol) off & FREE entrance,... A few long island ice tea's & u will be ready..DJ's, Dubstep-Breakbeats, massive bass ... Use Hearing Protection.. Enjoy.. all at +140 BPM..

 Only open weekends. 20.oo- o4.oo



Tomtom St. Tosbaga st

Tram 'Galatasaray'

Gate Tatto
tattoo - piercing

Friendly guys, undoubtedly experts of their trade...bang in the middle of the city so you can 'pop in' on your way to the sea... for a 'quickie' ..get yourself inked n' pierced ...anywhere on your lovely body, n' where the sun don't shine....

Daily 12.oo-20.oo
+90 0216 336 7505



Yeni Çarşı Caddesi No: 22/A 34433 Beyo&#

Tram 'Galatasaray'‎

Sah Bar
restaurant-bar-club-roof

 ..you can afford to do it in style .. if u do it here.. it' own little street.. thats how big this pub is.. 4 or 5 bar areas. All with full menu.. some sharing the unusually GOOD music.. some with they own, a band.. party or event, go see. For the cherry on the cake, u need to dine 'up on the roof', with direct view over the Blue mosque/Saint Sophia... WoW.. smoke a Nargile kick back & let them look after u.. Feel like hanging' day & night .. it's easy..

Every day 11.oo- o5.oo
Reserve- +90 212 522 9273



Divanyolu Cad. InciliCavuS Cikmazi Sk 9

@ tram stop Sultanahmet