# Things to do in Istanbul

> 1739 places in Istanbul; 1444 of them extracted from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube posts. With real coordinates, categories and save counts.

## Facts

| Places | 1739 |
|---|---|
| Extracted from social media | 1444 |
| Country | Türkiye |

## Categories

- [Restaurant (852)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/restaurants-in-istanbul)
- [Cafe (267)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/cafes-in-istanbul)
- [City spot (166)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/city-spots-in-istanbul)
- [Nature (111)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/nature-spots-in-istanbul)
- [History (60)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/historic-sites-in-istanbul)
- [Shopping (48)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/shopping-in-istanbul)
- [Nightlife (42)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/nightlife-in-istanbul)
- [Beach (34)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/beaches-in-istanbul)
- [Culture (33)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/culture-in-istanbul)
- [Stay (32)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/hotels-in-istanbul)
- [Place of worship (24)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/places-of-worship-in-istanbul)
- [Art & Museum (20)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/museums-in-istanbul)
- [Adventure (19)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/adventure-in-istanbul)
- [Entertainment (13)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/entertainment-in-istanbul)
- [Transport (8)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/transport-in-istanbul)
- [Sports (7)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/sports-in-istanbul)
- [Health & Spa (2)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/spa-in-istanbul)
- [Other (1)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/other-in-istanbul)

## Areas

Kadıköy (65) · Beyoğlu (54) · Beşiktaş (38) · Fatih (35) · Büyükçekmece (28) · Üsküdar (28) · Sarıyer (28) · Beykoz (17) · Çatalca (15) · Şişli (13) · Başakşehir (8) · Beylikdüzü (8) · Eyüpsultan (7) · Bakırköy (6) · Şile (5) · Maltepe (5) · Küçükçekmece (4) · Prinzeninseln (4) · Zeytinburnu (3) · Bayrampaşa (2)

## Trending on social media

- [Großer Basar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gro-er-basar) — Instagram, Shopping, Fatih, 8 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gro-er-basar/index.md
- [Galataturm](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm) — Instagram, History, Beyoğlu, 8 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm/index.md
- [Istanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/istanbul) — Instagram, City spot, 8 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/istanbul/index.md
- [Hagia Sophia](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia) — Instagram, History, Fatih, 6 saves, ★ 4.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia/index.md
- [Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aliee-istanbul-a-paris-society-collection-hotel) — Instagram, Stay, Beyoğlu, 6 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aliee-istanbul-a-paris-society-collection-hotel/index.md
- [Cafe Wien](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/cafe-wien) — Instagram, Cafe, Şişli, 5 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/cafe-wien/index.md
- [The Peninsula Istanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-peninsula-istanbul) — Instagram, Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 5 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-peninsula-istanbul/index.md
- [Dolmabahçe](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce) — Instagram, History, Beşiktaş, 5 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce/index.md
- [Ägyptenbasar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/agyptenbasar) — Instagram, Shopping, Fatih, 5 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/agyptenbasar/index.md
- [Big Chefs - Vaniköy Şubesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/big-chefs-vanikoy-subesi) — Instagram, Restaurant, Üsküdar, 5 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/big-chefs-vanikoy-subesi/index.md
- [Karaköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/karakoy) — Instagram, Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 5 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/karakoy/index.md
- [Kadıköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy) — Instagram, Restaurant, Kadıköy, 5 saves · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy/index.md

## Most saved places

- [Galataturm](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm) — History, Beyoğlu, 8 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/galataturm/index.md
- [Großer Basar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gro-er-basar) — Shopping, Fatih, 8 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/gro-er-basar/index.md
- [Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aliee-istanbul-a-paris-society-collection-hotel) — Stay, Beyoğlu, 6 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/aliee-istanbul-a-paris-society-collection-hotel/index.md
- [Hagia Sophia](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia) — History, Fatih, 6 saves, ★ 4.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hagia-sophia/index.md
- [Dolmabahçe](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce) — History, Beşiktaş, 5 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/dolmabahce/index.md
- [Cafe Wien](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/cafe-wien) — Cafe, Şişli, 5 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/cafe-wien/index.md
- [Ägyptenbasar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/agyptenbasar) — Shopping, Fatih, 5 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/agyptenbasar/index.md
- [Big Chefs - Vaniköy Şubesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/big-chefs-vanikoy-subesi) — Restaurant, 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) — Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 5 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-peninsula-istanbul/index.md
- [Beykoz Balık Ekmek](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-balik-ekmek) — Restaurant, Beykoz, 4 saves, ★ 4.1 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-balik-ekmek/index.md
- [Swissôtel The Bosphorus - İstanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/swissotel-the-bosphorus-istanbul) — Restaurant, Beşiktaş, 3 saves, ★ 4.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/swissotel-the-bosphorus-istanbul/index.md
- [Beykoz Mecidiye Pavilion (National Palaces)](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-mecidiye-pavilion-national-palaces) — History, Beykoz, 3 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-mecidiye-pavilion-national-palaces/index.md
- [Grand Hotel De Londres](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/grand-hotel-de-londres) — Stay, Beyoğlu, 3 saves, ★ 3.9 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/grand-hotel-de-londres/index.md
- [National Painting Museum](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/national-painting-museum) — Art & Museum, Beşiktaş, 3 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/national-painting-museum/index.md
- [Hane Kadıköy](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hane-kadikoy) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 3 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/hane-kadikoy/index.md
- [Telgrafhane 1855](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/telgrafhane-1855) — History, Beykoz, 3 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/telgrafhane-1855/index.md
- [Brekkie Breakfast Club](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/brekkie-breakfast-club) — Nightlife, Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/brekkie-breakfast-club/index.md
- [Three Horan Church](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/three-horan-church) — Place of worship, 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) — Place of worship, Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/roman-catholic-church-of-santa-maria-draperis/index.md
- [Akçakese Beach](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/akcakese-beach) — Beach, Şile, 2 saves, ★ 4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/akcakese-beach/index.md
- [Ryo Matcha](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ryo-matcha) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ryo-matcha/index.md
- [Mandabatmaz](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mandabatmaz) — Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mandabatmaz/index.md
- [Ppang Moda](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ppang-moda) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ppang-moda/index.md
- [Eyüp sıhhat muhallebicisi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/eyup-sihhat-muhallebicisi) — Restaurant, Eyüpsultan, 2 saves, ★ 3.9 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/eyup-sihhat-muhallebicisi/index.md
- [Former French Orphanage](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/former-french-orphanage) — History, Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/former-french-orphanage/index.md
- [Kadıköy Çarşı](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy-carsi) — Shopping, Kadıköy, 2 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kadikoy-carsi/index.md
- [Tunc Balik](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tunc-balik) — Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tunc-balik/index.md
- [Dürümzade](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/durumzade) — Restaurant, Beyoğlu, 2 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/durumzade/index.md
- [Leanderturm](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/leanderturm) — History, Üsküdar, 4 saves, ★ 4.7 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/leanderturm/index.md
- [İstiklal Cd.](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/istiklal-cd) — City spot, Beyoğlu, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/istiklal-cd/index.md
- [İBB Kültür AŞ Dijital Deneyim Merkezi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ibb-kultur-as-dijital-deneyim-merkezi) — Culture, Beyoğlu, 4 saves, ★ 4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ibb-kultur-as-dijital-deneyim-merkezi/index.md
- [Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-glass-and-crystal-museum) — Art & Museum, Beykoz, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/beykoz-glass-and-crystal-museum/index.md
- [Çiya Sofrası](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ciya-sofrasi) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 4 saves, ★ 4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ciya-sofrasi/index.md
- [Sentiero Del Caffe](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sentiero-del-caffe) — Restaurant, Maltepe, 4 saves, ★ 3.9 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sentiero-del-caffe/index.md
- [Manhattan Fenerbahçe](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/manhattan-fenerbahce) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 4 saves, ★ 3.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/manhattan-fenerbahce/index.md
- [Trabzon Fırını](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/trabzon-firini) — Restaurant, Büyükçekmece, 4 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/trabzon-firini/index.md
- [Kandilli Pastanesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kandilli-pastanesi) — Restaurant, Üsküdar, 4 saves, ★ 3.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kandilli-pastanesi/index.md
- [Abdulmecit Efendi Pavilion](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/abdulmecit-efendi-pavilion) — Culture, Üsküdar, 4 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/abdulmecit-efendi-pavilion/index.md
- [Pirin 1960 Butik Çi’küfte](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/pirin-1960-butik-cikufte) — Restaurant, Üsküdar, 4 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/pirin-1960-butik-cikufte/index.md
- [Mahir Lokantası](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mahir-lokantasi) — Restaurant, Şişli, 4 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/mahir-lokantasi/index.md
- [Tahtakale Sanat](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tahtakale-sanat) — Art & Museum, Fatih, 4 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/tahtakale-sanat/index.md
- [Roastory Coffee Co İstiklal Caddesi](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/roastory-coffee-co-istiklal-caddesi) — Cafe, Beyoğlu, 4 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/roastory-coffee-co-istiklal-caddesi/index.md
- [Versunkener Palast](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/versunkener-palast) — History, Fatih, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/versunkener-palast/index.md
- [Basilika St. Antonius](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basilika-st-antonius) — Culture, Beyoğlu, 4 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/basilika-st-antonius/index.md
- [Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/le-meridien-istanbul-etiler) — Stay, Beşiktaş, 1 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/le-meridien-istanbul-etiler/index.md
- [İkinci El Kıyafet Alanlar](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ikinci-el-kiyafet-alanlar) — Shopping, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.1 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ikinci-el-kiyafet-alanlar/index.md
- [Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya, an IHG Hotel](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/crowne-plaza-istanbul-florya-an-ihg-hotel) — Stay, Bakırköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/crowne-plaza-istanbul-florya-an-ihg-hotel/index.md
- [TEKNOMARKT ELEKTRONİK MARKET SAN. TİC. LTD ŞTİ](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/teknomarkt-elektronik-market-san-tic-ltd-sti) — Shopping, Fatih, 1 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/teknomarkt-elektronik-market-san-tic-ltd-sti/index.md
- [Sağır Han](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sagir-han) — Culture, Fatih, 1 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/sagir-han/index.md
- [Kariye Mosque](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kariye-mosque) — Place of worship, Fatih, 1 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/kariye-mosque/index.md
- [The Globe Restaurant](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-globe-restaurant) — Restaurant, Şişli, 1 saves, ★ 4.9 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/the-globe-restaurant/index.md
- [Rüya İstanbul](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ruya-istanbul) — Restaurant, Beşiktaş, 1 saves, ★ 5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/ruya-istanbul/index.md
- [Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/elite-world-grand-istanbul-kucukyali) — Restaurant, Maltepe, 1 saves, ★ 4.5 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/elite-world-grand-istanbul-kucukyali/index.md
- [LEVANTINE DE NATA](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/levantine-de-nata) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.8 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/levantine-de-nata/index.md
- [700 GRAM](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/700-gram) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/700-gram/index.md
- [Snug](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/snug) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.3 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/snug/index.md
- [Pekin & Pekin](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/pekin-ve-pekin) — City spot, Beyoğlu, 1 saves, ★ 4.2 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/pekin-ve-pekin/index.md
- [2Bites](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/2bites) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.6 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/2bites/index.md
- [Catchy BBQ Burger](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/catchy-bbq-burger) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.4 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/catchy-bbq-burger/index.md
- [Supernormal Burger Moda](https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/supernormal-burger-moda) — Restaurant, Kadıköy, 1 saves, ★ 4.1 · Markdown: https://burayagidelim.com/en/place/istanbul/supernormal-burger-moda/index.md

## FAQ

**What is there to do in Istanbul?**

Our Istanbul directory lists 1739 places. Biggest categories: Restaurant (852), Cafe (267), City spot (166), Nature (111).

**Which places in Istanbul are trending on social media?**

1444 places in Istanbul were extracted from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube posts; source posts are linked on each place page.

**Which areas of Istanbul should I look at?**

Areas with the most places in Istanbul: Kadıköy (65), Beyoğlu (54), Beşiktaş (38), Fatih (35), Büyükçekmece (28).

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Updated: 2026-08-29
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