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Istanbul · 3 days

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Overview map · 5 curated stops

Local transport: Trip 27 TL with Istanbulkart

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Istanbul

Where to stay

Three vetted options, one per budget

Budget / Boutique€€

Top-rated boutique stay

⭐ 8.6· ≈ €80–120 / night

Istanbul · central district

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Mid-range€€€

Top-rated 4★ hotel

⭐ 8.9· ≈ €150–220 / night

Istanbul · walking distance to the centre

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Luxury / Top location€€€€

Top-rated 5★ hotel

⭐ 9.2· €300+ / night

Istanbul · best location in town

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Events & markets

What's on in Istanbul

Fair & marketyear-round

Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar

The oldest covered bazaars, with 4,000 shops.

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Festivalautumn, every 2 years

Istanbul Biennial

Contemporary art in historic buildings.

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Festivalvariable

Ramadan at Sultanahmet

Iftar in the square, lights strung between the minarets.

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Local essentials

  • Tipping

    Tipping optional · round up or leave 5-10% for good service

  • Public transport

    Trip 27 TL with Istanbulkart · Single tickets or a 24h pass · validate before boarding, look for the city app

  • Emergency numbers

    112 (EU-wide emergency number)

  • Plug & adapter

    Type C / F · 230V

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