23 travel guides for Istanbul, Turkey. Browse by category to find local insights, attraction guides, and travel advice.
Local cuisine, restaurant picks, and food market guides

Mar 5, 2026
Simit, a popular Turkish street food, costs around 5-7 TRY in Istanbul, while a traditional döner kebab meal ranges from 20-35 TRY. The historic Sultanahmet district, dating back to the 15th century, contains numerous eateries within a 1 km radius of the Blue Mosque.
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Mar 5, 2026
Ciya Sofrasi in Kadikoy serves traditional Anatolian dishes with main courses priced around 150-200 TRY, while Istanbul’s famous Nevizade Street in Beyoglu features over 30 meyhanes specializing in seafood and meze. The two districts lie approximately 6 kilometers apart, connected by a 20-minute ferry ride.
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Mar 5, 2026
Istanbul's street food, including Simit, Balik Ekmek, and Dondurma, has a delicious taste of local culture. find the best spots and tips.
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