# Christmas & New Year in Istanbul 2026: 39 Places

> 39 places in Istanbul for Christmas and New Year, the most-saved in each category: churches; New Year’s Eve dining and bars; sights & museums; parks.

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Here are the most-saved places in each category in Istanbul on Go There, grouped for the Christmas and New Year break: churches; New Year’s Eve restaurants and nightlife; historic sites and museums; parks for a winter walk. The selection is based on what Go There users save.

Opening hours over Christmas and New Year often change. Check with each place before you go.

## Churches and cathedrals to visit at Christmas

- [Basilika St. Antonius](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basilika-st-antonius) — Beyoğlu, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basilika-st-antonius/index.md
- [Three Horan Church](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/three-horan-church) — Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/three-horan-church/index.md
- [Roman Catholic Church of Santa Maria Draperis](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/roman-catholic-church-of-santa-maria-draperis) — Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/roman-catholic-church-of-santa-maria-draperis/index.md
- [Church Of St. Benoit](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/church-of-st-benoit) — Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/church-of-st-benoit/index.md
- [Aziz George Katedrali, İstanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aziz-george-katedrali-istanbul) — Fatih, 2 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aziz-george-katedrali-istanbul/index.md
- [Surp Garabed Ermeni Kilisesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/surp-garabed-ermeni-kilisesi) — Üsküdar, 1 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/surp-garabed-ermeni-kilisesi/index.md

## Restaurants and nightlife for New Year’s Eve

- [Bubada Club Sandwiches & More](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/bubada-club-sandwiches-ve-more) — Kadıköy, 3 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/bubada-club-sandwiches-ve-more/index.md
- [Visorante Kitchen & Bar Ortaköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/visorante-kitchen-ve-bar-ortakoy) — Beşiktaş, 3 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/visorante-kitchen-ve-bar-ortakoy/index.md
- [Brekkie Breakfast Club](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/brekkie-breakfast-club) — Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/brekkie-breakfast-club/index.md
- [TAS Ramen & Sushi Bar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tas-ramen-ve-sushi-bar) — Şişli, 2 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tas-ramen-ve-sushi-bar/index.md
- [Basta! Street Food Bar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basta-street-food-bar) — Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basta-street-food-bar/index.md
- [Sezen Meyhane](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sezen-meyhane) — Beşiktaş, 2 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sezen-meyhane/index.md
- [Big Chefs - Vaniköy Şubesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/big-chefs-vanikoy-subesi) — Üsküdar, 5 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/big-chefs-vanikoy-subesi/index.md
- [The Peninsula Istanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-peninsula-istanbul) — Beyoğlu, 5 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-peninsula-istanbul/index.md
- [Karaköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/karakoy) — Beyoğlu, 5 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/karakoy/index.md
- [Kadıköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy) — Kadıköy, 5 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy/index.md
- [Beykoz Balık Ekmek](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-balik-ekmek) — Beykoz, 4 saves, ★ 4.1 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-balik-ekmek/index.md
- [Mahir Lokantası](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mahir-lokantasi) — Şişli, 4 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mahir-lokantasi/index.md

## Historic sites and museums for the holidays

- [Hagia Sophia](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia) — Fatih, 11 saves, ★ 4.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia/index.md
- [Galataturm](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm) — Beyoğlu, 10 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm/index.md
- [Versunkener Palast](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/versunkener-palast) — Fatih, 8 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/versunkener-palast/index.md
- [Dolmabahçe](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce) — Beşiktaş, 7 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce/index.md
- [Archäologisches Museum Istanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/archaologisches-museum-istanbul) — Fatih, 6 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/archaologisches-museum-istanbul/index.md
- [Leanderturm](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/leanderturm) — Üsküdar, 5 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/leanderturm/index.md
- [Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-glass-and-crystal-museum) — Beykoz, 5 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-glass-and-crystal-museum/index.md
- [National Painting Museum](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/national-painting-museum) — Beşiktaş, 4 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/national-painting-museum/index.md
- [Tahtakale Sanat](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tahtakale-sanat) — Fatih, 4 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tahtakale-sanat/index.md
- [Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sakip-sabanci-muzesi) — Sarıyer, 4 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sakip-sabanci-muzesi/index.md
- [Beylerbeyi-Palast](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beylerbeyi-palast) — Üsküdar, 4 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beylerbeyi-palast/index.md
- [Beyoğlu](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beyoglu) — Beyoğlu, 4 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beyoglu/index.md

## Parks and nature for a winter walk

- [Gülhane-Park](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gulhane-park) — Fatih, 5 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gulhane-park/index.md
- [Emirgan-Park](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/emirgan-park) — Sarıyer, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/emirgan-park/index.md
- [Sultanahmet Square](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sultanahmet-square) — Fatih, 4 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sultanahmet-square/index.md
- [Dilburnu Tabiat Parkı](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dilburnu-tabiat-parki) — Adalar, 3 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dilburnu-tabiat-parki/index.md
- [Darlık Dam](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/darlik-dam-f266de) — Şile, 2 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/darlik-dam-f266de/index.md
- [Mimar Sinan Urban Forest NEW](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mimar-sinan-urban-forest-new) — Sultangazi, 2 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mimar-sinan-urban-forest-new/index.md
- [Hacı Bektaş-i Veli Kent Ormanı](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/haci-bektas-i-veli-kent-ormani) — Sultangazi, 2 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/haci-bektas-i-veli-kent-ormani/index.md
- [Bahçeşehir Gölet Park](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/bahcesehir-golet-park) — Başakşehir, 2 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/bahcesehir-golet-park/index.md
- [Kömürcü Bendi Milli Parkı](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/komurcu-bendi-milli-parki) — Sarıyer, 2 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/komurcu-bendi-milli-parki/index.md

All places in Istanbul: https://burayagidelim.com/en/things-to-do-in-istanbul

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Updated: 2026-11-13
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