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Culture Trip takes a look at the best hostels in Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural capital.

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Backpack in Comfort at Istanbul’s 8 Best Hostels

Whether you need a flat for the family or a cosy loft for a romantic escape, check out the top Airbnbs in Istanbul.

Live Like a Local in Istanbul’s 9 Coolest Airbnbs

When in Galata, Istanbul, these are the ten stops that are bound to make your journey unforgettable!

The Top 10 Things To Do and See In Galata, Istanbul

Historical sites, amazing food, the awe-inspiring Bosporus – these are but a few of the 11 reasons why you should visit Istanbul.

11 Reasons To Visit Istanbul

From upscale to historic, laid-back to modern, check out the neighborhoods that must be visited in Istanbul.

The Coolest Neighbourhoods in Istanbul

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The aroma of Turkish coffee prepared in a cezve, the hubbub of a bustling craft market, mosques adorned with mosaics, neighbourhoods lined with cafés and boutique shops, walls covered in street art: This is Istanbul, where it’s impossible to stop discovering something new. 

Turkey’s largest metropolis touches two continents across the Bosporus Strait. Remnants of past empires including the Byzantine and the Ottoman give the city, home to almost 15 million people, a historic charm. Stir in ambitious modern projects such as the country’s largest mosque and you have quite a stew. 

Insider Travel Guide to Istanbul

Blessed with a rich culinary heritage, the city offers top-notch restaurants and delectable street food. Indulge in juicy doner meat wrapped in lavash, search shops for the best Turkish delight, and bite into borek, a savory baked snack. 

Delve into history on the European side. Must-dos include visits to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. The annual Tulip Festival is a highlight of spring. Take a ferry across the Golden Horn (stunning at sunset) to reach the Asian side, beloved for its murals and farmer’s market. 