🇹🇷 Where to stay in Istanbul Part 2. Detailed area guide 

finally! a video where there's no bs vlogger trying to just show off their trip to turkey. thank you for the tips! really helpful in planning.

Normally I do not comment on any video, but the way you explained is the best one....

I liked this clarifying video. I was in Istanbul back in 2016, and on my way to Taksim from Sultanahmet, I made the wrong turn and ended up in Tarlabasi. It was late at night, and it did look like walking in some areas of my own city (Lima, Peru) that I would think twice about entering during the evening. Anyway, I appreciated this part 2. Thanks!

thanks for the informative content. really well appreciated!

Your statement with Kadiköy was funny haha , thank you for all your suggestions. Greatings from Germany :-)))

Great visual!!! Don’t worry about the complainer, yes you clearly showed where one should stay in Asia. 👍👏

You were correct. Kadikoy was pleasant, convenient and good value. I both rented rooms in budget hotels and an apartment by the week.

Thank you, extremely straightforward and useful.

Thanks for your update which we have found very useful and clear and we really do appreciate the advice.

I have seen many different videos but the way your video works is very very useful and is very truly understandable now I need to know about some nice hotels and from least expensive to the most expensive one in Istanbul Asian side and European side

Very helpful. Someone commented in my fb post told me not to stay in Sultan Ahmed but stay at Taksim ot Kadakoy instead. I look out and come across your detail video. Will cancel my accomodation in Sultan Ahmed now and might move to Taksim :)

I came with my family from US on 6/13 and still in Istanbul,First 8 nights we stayed Sultan Ahmed area,and now Bayrampasa for 10 nights and renting a van for round trip is $61 a day.We are going back sultan Ahmed area on Friday for 4 more nights that we will depart on Tuesday.The best place is Sultan Ahmed area to Fatih area because you don’t need a taxi nor a van everything is walking distance.

Every time I go to Pakistan from Canada (my home) I take Turkish airlines and stay in Istanbul for several days. Having done so many times that I know some areas of Istanbul very well. I like Turkish food and soothing call to prayers, it is a very nice place for me. I even had a brush with an attempted robbery on the seaside park across from Sultan Ahmet. I have stayed at Taksim and Sultan Ahmet. Love it!

Thanks for this informative video, Istanbul is quite large and I was struggling to decide where to stay.

Well-illustrated map. Thanks.

Good stuff ....thanks for sharing

Thanks for videos.that is enough info for us. I m going in may I need few more information

Another EXCELLENT video - Short and direct to the point. THANK YOU.

Thanks very informative. We 3 girls not so young anymore lols are planning to visit Turkey. My preference is to visit religious sites and mainly the places where not much tourists go, to know more about locals.

Thanks so much for the tips and I really loved your clip !

Many thanks for all the information. It's been very useful to me.🙏🙏

Excellent video… very helpful

Great informative video.

The best video ever! Thank you so much.

I was in Istanbul this August, Love it, everything in Turkey, I will Love to go back , and next time I am not going in Group, I found you advise and suggestions helpful, Thank you

Thanks for the information. I hope soon that Turkey will reopen and allow all tourist from around the world to come

Thanks for the videos !! What about staying close to the new airport and Belgard area to just chill and enjoy Turkey vibes and maybe visit the nature spots ?? Thanks !!

Great Video! Can you recommend a certain hostel in Kadikoy? Or what is the area in Kadikoy you can recommend to stay in?

Thanks very much for the video, really helpful. I’m coming to Istanbul in the middle of March. Can I ask, will it be cold then? And importantly: Too cold to sit on the terrace with a beer?

Very helpful video explaining the various areas. My wife and I are visiting for 6 days at the end of May 2023. We are staying at the Pera Palace Hotel which I think is in an area you recommend. We are saving a tour of Sultanahmet for our last day when we will be joined by another couple from Sydney. We have arranged a few other private tours with a local guide. One will take us over to the Asian side, one will be an evening tour taking in the views of the Old City by night and another incorporating a cruise on the Bosphorus and it has been suggested we visit the Balat area. Do you think Balat is a great area to visit? Would love to receive your comments. Cheers

Thank you for very informative video

Thank you for making these videos. I agree with you in that sultanahmet is expensive and food there is horrible. However, it does have its charms being the old part of town and although its touristy it still has a nice vibe. Even Taksim and istiklal are very touristy. Just my opinion

Did not see first video, I am an 82 year old Senior! Thank you!

We're coming from Australia and just booked 7 nights in Kadikoy, it looks amazing and I've spent hours upon hours walking the streets on google maps hahaha :) Sounds like I made the right choice!

Thanks a lot! Very informative;

Hi. Very informative video. I will be visiting turkey in a couple of weeks, can you suggest a few non touristy places which are extremely beautiful and not very tourist filled.

Thank you for an informative video. Where would you recommend I stay if I am coming to do wholesale shopping in Merter?

how we can go from Kadikoy to sultan Ahmet? Do we take the metro? or we have to take a boat every time we want to cross the sea? and would it be expensive to travel every day from and to Kadikoy to taksim or sultan Ahmet?

I can understand your thinking because you are a local and thinks as a local. I live in NYC and I stay away from Times Square, the Empire State building area and all those touristies areas, but if you are a visitor coming for a brief stay, I couldn't tell you or anyone to stay in New Jersey, or the Bronx or Brooklyn because its cheaper. First of all, what are going to do in those areas. Walk through a nice park? You can do that on your hometown. In the case of Istanbul, personally, I have been there so many times, and I just go for a short visit. Of course, I want to be able to walk everywhere, and the area of Sultanahmet or Taksim are the most appealing. Sure, there are places where they would scam you or the food is lousy, but that's part of the beauty to be a bit adventurous and find the right places to eat and to shop. The Grand Bazaar is a tourist trap, but as I said, you can find wonderful merchants with great and unique merchandise. I have relatives in Tarabya which is very close to the Black Sea on the Bosphorus. Yes. Its gorgeous, but if my stay in Istanbul is just for a few days, I want to walk around ancient history. If I'm going to stay in a suburb just because is cheaper, I might as well stay home. Its free and no hazzle. Be adventurous and rub elbows with the colorful tourists from all over.

Man you videos are very nice and so much informative and simple....can you suggest any good hotel in Kadikoy area, which can cost may be around 500 liras..

Great video. Really like the blocks on map. is kadikoy still your recommended place to stay?

Very informative. Thank you! Any recommendations for nice boutique hotels?

Thank you. I was thinking of visiting and staying in Kadikoy. Wanted to know the range for renting a studio if you have an idea

Nice video and great explanation. What do you think of 1- Findikli area (Mimar Sinan University area). Is it good there? 2- Zeitenburnu area (near radisson blue)?

Thank you and super insighting both part 1 and part 2. I am coming to Istanbul for the 5th time but the first time with my parents. I ofted stay in Kadikoy but what would you suggest my parents are mobile and in there early 60s. I feel taking the ferry over to the tourist it much easier

great video! thank you so much

Hi, Ive booked a hotel in atasehir for my family (young kids) We wanted somewhere a little quieter, but wanted to know best way to travel from here as we will be away from most toursity areas. Also can't wait for your next videos!

Thanks for doing this video

Very useful information. Thank you.

Excellent information. What is the transportation facilities to move around if we stay in Karakoy?

The best. Part 2.

Would you say Seven Hills restaurant is worth it? I was going to stay in Sultanahmet for the amazing views from the hotels there but I changed my mind after your video. Hope to book something on the Bosphorus. Seven Hills restaurant though?

This video is better than other videos with fancy editing that don't really provide useful information. I am visiting Istanbul soon, and I bookmarked these videos. Is there a hop-on, hop-off tourist bus in this area? Edit: The big bridge connecting Asia and Europe, is that a nice place to stay? Anything going on there?

Thank you for this quite informative....coming over christmas to new year.which area would you recommend one to stay where there are cafes,malls,walking around is safe, cafes with views,affordable and easy to access.my travel agent recommends novotel instabul,kent hotel,lightworld business hotel...am a on a budget but still want to have a modern feel of your lovely city..pls give your insight

First time visit Istanbul. Restaurants near Blue Mosque / Hagia Sophia are surprising expensive. My first meal was 660 TL. Then i discover food price are very vary depending on location.

I stayed in a nice little hotel in Osmanbey. Very easy to get to the Metro.

Hello. Thanks for your videos🙏 it’s very informative. Could you please make some comments on Bagcilar, how good is to stay there?

Good video! Coming to Istanbul for study in the fall. The school is Istanbul kultur university in Ataköy/Bahcelievler . Do you think staying in Taksim area and taking metro every day will work?

Thank u so much u have abundance of knowledge. Can u help me pls can u name 5 no go areas in istanbul both European and asian side? And 5 conservative areas in Istanbul apart from fatih, and uskudar. I need these info for my research. Many thanks

Thanks for your suggestion bro.

Great vídeo, would you recommend any place in Antalya for a long tem? Thank u

Hi just watched both of your videos. Very helpful, in your experience how many days should you use to explore Istanbul both on the European side and Asia side.

Quite informative; does "istiklal street" run through the "sisili" area ? and is istiklal street different from "istiklal road", or are these terms used interchangeably ???? Also; are Istanbul "area maps", for different areas readily available? If so; typically from where ?? Thanks.

I want to getvthe hotel around taksim square with the family. Which should be closest to istiklal street. Can you recommend us something?

I will be travelling with my in laws who are very elderly. I know some areas are very hilly and need to do a lot of climbing. Which area we should stay if we don't want do a lot of hills/steps climbing and still quite close to the Metro?

Thanks for your videos!! It has been very helpful! I have a question :) If my accommodation is in Kadikoy but I want to stay a few hours later at night in another area of Istanbul, what is the best way to return to the Asian part? I understand there are no ferries at night. Thanks in advance!

Just what I was looking for! We're going to be there in the summer a family of 5! Do you have any tips that you can share im traveling with teenagers an a toddler so any tip can help!! TIA!

Great video! Is it an area for the clothes sellers (suits, women dresses etc.)?

Nice video.

Please let me know about the less expensive shopping area in Istanbul. I have visited Grand bazar and spice bazar during my visit to Istanbul. Thanks.

Thanks for information. Which hotel you will recommend for a couple in Galata area? With a good view and nice breakfast.

I'm a solo backpacker and have 24hr layover in Istanbul before flying to another country. Should I just stay near Taksim for that 1 night or its good to stay in Sultanhamet? I prefer a lively night life area and close to bus station.

So far the best informative vlog on Istanbul. Thanks. Do you recommend Air B&B. Often pictures and reality do not match. Bad reviews galore!! I plan to travel to Istanbul with wife and infant child in Mid-April. Can you recommend a hotel or Air b&B in Karakoy or Kadikoy ($60-$100)

Hello brother I’ve got a question, I’m thinking of staying in Istanbul around the kalamis pier Is that area ok and is it easy to get around to and from there ?

Much thanks for the recommendations very helpful. Would you please recommend me a hotel in kadekoy or in other areas that you recommended as beshiktach. Cheers

Thank you for your video I have a question what is the difference between Antalya and Istanbul because I am with my family and with my kids what your recommendation is I like the food and shopping and look around

Hi. Great video. Was looking at staying around mahmut bay or bahceliever. Do you know these areas?

Hi, what area would you recommend for good shisha cafes?

what about staying in laleli near vezneciler metro station???

Hi, we are travelling to Turkey for the first time, please let me know about the Titanic Business Hotel Orta Kaptaniderya Cd. No37.

Excellent vlog- informative for best stay transportation and shops in the city. But Could you do Izmir and places to hike, bike, and small best eatery's in country sides. Some are not interested in night life or tourism but the beauty of the outdoors, waterfalls, mountains etc.

hello, what do you tell me about bakirkoy? i found a new hotel there that i liked to stay, i have 5 days in istanbul and our purpose is to see the main points with a private guide, we don't like parties or crowded places, but I am afraid of staying too far from the historical city center and spending time on transport, tks in Advance ;)

Thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you.

can u kindly guide about staying in beyogly in terms of rentals,food n transportation affordability. n how to access beachfront or fairy from there.thanks in advance

Please can you tell me something about grand Naki Hotel in sultan ahmet

can you share the Google My Maps you made for this video (with all the areas)? thanks!

I recently rented an Airbnb that’s right on Demirbas sk. and Tarlabasi Blv. So technically 2 mins walk to the double street you talked about and 8 min walk to Istikal sk. Is that part dangerous? Should I be worried since I’m a woman. Btw thank you for the info 🙏

which hotel is best for family in kadikoy please. thanks

What's your most recent opinion about where to stay same kadikoy? I want mostly to visit museums and universities makerspaces in istanbul Do you recommend galata for that kind of visit thanks?

How to go to Hotel from Airport ? Taxi or any local transportation is available ? Thanks from Canada

Our hotel is Sheraton Istanbul City centre. Do you think it's fine to stay there as it borders that red area you mentioned.

Thx Your advice is really helpful! Question: if I stay in Kadakoy, how accessible is it to get there via train, bus or ferry? For example; if I’m out late in Taxim, is there still transportation? What are my options?

What about vadistanbul, how is that area to stay?

i am finding it hard to find the one day tour video of istanbul you were talking about

Is Haydarpasa a good area to Stay?

Greetings, mister. I suppose you don't know who I am but it is because I didn't want to tell personal information about us, but I am one of the two students whom knows that ypu have a channel, I wanted to ask what recorder you used in this video. Also how's things? I hope well, have a nice day!

CAn you also give some hints as to places you recommend. Specific places? Hehe the names of the hotels? Thanks

I got my hotel in sultanameth area for 4 days, how is the best way to go from the attaturk airport to sultanameth square?

Is there any ferries going from Moda to Blue Mosque Area???