Istanbul — page 9

Is it worth paying for an airport lounge during a layover at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Transport · 89 days ago

Where to find apartment rentals in Istanbul besides Airbnb and Booking?

Housing & Rent · 7 days ago

How long are the passport control lines at Istanbul Airport (IST) and how to skip them?

Transport · 89 days ago

Why do flight booking sites sometimes split a ticket to Istanbul into two separate one-way tickets, and how to pay with a foreign card?

Transport · 31 days ago

Can you rent a car in Istanbul and return it in another city in Turkey, and how do toll roads work with rental cars?

Transport · 89 days ago

What are the main safety risks for tourists in Istanbul, including common street scams, harassment, and scooter accident risk?

Safety · 90 days ago

Where to get a good breakfast around Sultanahmet and Sirkeci in Istanbul: a hotel with an excellent breakfast buffet or an affordable breakfast spot with a view, and what time do breakfast places usually open?

Restaurants & Food · 6 days ago

Is public transport in Istanbul free on July 15, and who is eligible for free rides?

Transport · 16 days ago

Where to book a good restaurant with a view in Istanbul for a birthday, and do restaurants offer birthday celebrations?

Restaurants & Food · 90 days ago

What’s the cheapest way to get mobile service in Istanbul for a 2-day trip if your phone doesn’t support eSIM, and are there any restrictions when using a foreign phone with a Turkish SIM card?

SIM & Internet · 15 days ago

Is the Istanbul Archaeological Museums ticket worth it, and what can you see there?

General Tips · 90 days ago

Where to buy a Bosphorus cruise near Kabataş in Istanbul, what the usual departure times are, and whether you can buy tickets right before departure

General Tips · 8 days ago

Can I bring cheese or other food into Turkey when flying into Istanbul?

General Tips · 7 days ago

Do foreign bank cards work for transport payments in Istanbul, including Istanbulkart, parking apps, and AJet tickets?

Transport · 90 days ago

Is it worth booking a hotel with breakfast in Istanbul and eating out mainly for dinner?

Restaurants & Food · 21 days ago

Turkey customs on arrival in Istanbul: how much alcohol and how many disposable vapes can international travelers bring in duty-free?

Shopping · 91 days ago

Is Istanbul safe for tourists, and how common are thefts, including at Istanbul Airport?

Safety · 56 days ago

What currency should you bring to Istanbul: Turkish lira, US dollars, or euros, and do tours need to be paid in euros?

Banking & Money · 19 days ago

Which area of Istanbul is best for a one-week stay with good value, near metro, and ideally close to a park or waterfront?

Housing & Rent · 60 days ago

Is it more practical to fly into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), and what should travelers expect on Pegasus flights?

Transport · 67 days ago

How can I book and pay for a hotel in Istanbul if Booking has payment issues and my bank card doesn’t work?

Housing & Rent · 5 days ago

Where can I buy fresh fruit and berries near Taksim or in central Istanbul, preferably at local markets rather than tourist spots?

Shopping · 73 days ago

Can you drive a rental car from Istanbul, Turkey to Bulgaria and back?

Transport · 8 days ago

Is there a gasoline shortage at gas stations in Istanbul, and is diesel easier to find?

Transport · 91 days ago

Can you re-enter Istanbul after overstaying in Turkey if you left without paying the overstay fine?

Visas & Documents · 91 days ago

How many days should you spend in Istanbul on a first trip?

General Tips · 54 days ago

Where to find draft or imported beer and watch live sports in Istanbul?

Restaurants & Food · 15 days ago

Where can I eat well on a budget in Istanbul near the Blue Mosque, and what food is worth trying in Ortaköy?

Restaurants & Food · 68 days ago

What’s in the marinade for meat kebabs in Istanbul restaurants, and do they use mayo or animal fat?

Restaurants & Food · 92 days ago

Where to buy hard-to-find or specialty items in Istanbul, including imported products, document printing, and car parts?

Shopping · 92 days ago

How can international travelers get cash in Istanbul without using their home bank card?

Banking & Money · 92 days ago

Can you skip the line with an online ticket at major Istanbul attractions, and where is the e-ticket entrance?

General Tips · 93 days ago

Where to find a budget hotel in Istanbul, and is Eminönü a good area to look?

Housing & Rent · 60 days ago

Can you carry cheese and other food items through Istanbul on a layover with an overnight stop, and are there usually baggage problems?

General Tips · 93 days ago

Can you book a Yandex Go taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST), including to Sabiha Gökçen Airport, or is metro a better option?

Transport · 15 days ago

Why does chicken at some Istanbul kebab restaurants smell like lamb fat, and how can you avoid it?

Restaurants & Food · 93 days ago

Do you need a Turkish phone number for Migros, Watsons, or Gratis loyalty cards in Istanbul, and can you still get the discounts without one?

Shopping · 93 days ago

How expensive is eating out in Istanbul, and what are the better-value cheap food options like fish wraps, kebabs, and doner?

Restaurants & Food · 2 days ago

Can you book and pay for a hotel in Istanbul on Booking.com with a virtual bank card, and will the hotel ask for the physical card at check-in?

Banking & Money · 94 days ago

Istanbul Airport connections: how much extra time should you allow, and how do transfer shuttles/drop-off stops work?

Transport · 53 days ago

Which passport should dual nationals use when leaving Turkey, and which passport details should be entered when booking the flight?

Visas & Documents · 95 days ago

How do you get back from Parkorman (Life Park) after a concert to central Istanbul late at night?

Transport · 94 days ago

How do you get back to Taksim/Istiklal from Life Park in Istanbul after a late-night concert?

Transport · 95 days ago

How much personal medication can you bring through Istanbul airport, and should it go in carry-on or checked luggage?

Medical · 29 days ago

Which Princes’ Island in Istanbul has a sandier beach, and are there rocks when entering the water?

General Tips · 51 days ago

Will taxis in Istanbul take very short rides of around 2 km, and how much do they usually cost?

Transport · 62 days ago

How to get around Istanbul late at night from the Taksim area: metered taxi or public transport?

Transport · 94 days ago

How do I get between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Şişli in Istanbul by public transport?

Transport · 31 days ago

How do you get to the beach from the hotel area, and is the walk shaded or tiring?

Transport · 94 days ago

How do you pay for a Bosphorus ferry ride in Istanbul: do you need an Istanbulkart, can one card be used for multiple passengers, and where do you top it up?

Transport · 95 days ago