Where to stay ?
If you are travel to Istanbul for history, we highly reccomend to Stay in Sultanahmet area (which known old city or heart of Istanbul)
Taksim area is another option for accommodation. We dont reccomend any other places because you ll be away from sightseeing places and you should pay extra to reach Sultanahmet. Also you will have lenguage problem out of these places.
Where to go and visit ?
Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basalica cistern, Hipodrome, Halic (golden horn), Kariye church, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill, Taksim Square, Galata Tower.
What to eat ?
What will the weather be like?
Istanbul can be visited year-round, depending on your itinerary. Spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons to travel, due to mild temperatures and less rainfall. Summer temperatures are high, and the season is ideal for cruising the Aegean or hanging out on the beach. The colder temperatures are found in winter is between the months of December and March. This means rain at the coastal regions and moderate snow inland. So the most ideal time to visit Turkey, is April, May and September, October.
How can I keep in touch with those back home?
The international dialling code for Turkey is +90. IDD is widely available. The outgoing international code is: 00. Mobile phones work across 99.9 % of the country and there are internet cafes in all cities. The average time for a letter to arrive the US is 7 to 10 days.
Is my hairdryer,lap top, or electric shaver going to work in Istanbul?
Electricity in Istanbul is 220 volt, 50-60 cycle. If you want to bring any electrical equipment, an adapter that converts electricity from 220V to 110V is suggested. Two pin plugs are used throughout Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul ?
Ataturk International Airport is located 24km (15 miles) west of Istanbul and is connected to Istanbul by a Metro rail system. On the Asian side of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen receives a large amount of budget airline traffic, but it is much further from the city center (110km). There are 47 domestic airports around Turkey and flights between major cities can be a real time saver. And of course, taxis are available from the airport.
Will Ramadan affect my vacation?
As a tourist you will not be affected by Ramadan, and night life will continue in the city as usual. Although most people in rural Turkey will be fasting during the day, many people in the cities and tourist areas typically will not be.
Is Istanbul safe?
The crime rate in Istanbul is actually less today than in the past. Having said that, locking valuables in safes at the hotel is always a good idea. Some areas of Istanbul can feel a bit dodgy at night, take care in the Taksim area at night. Some pick-pockets have been known to work around the train stations, so some extra attention is advised. Keep an eye on your bags and keep your wallet in a safe hard to reach places. In small cities the crime rate is so low that it is not even worth mentioning. One can totally relax and mingle with the local population without safety worries. So we can easly say Istanbul is one of the most safer metropol city in the world when we compare to others.
Where is Istanbul and what’s it like?
Half part of the city is in Asia, and half part of city is in european side. Istanbul is located most eastern part of Europe. For information Istanbul is not capital city of Turkey. Most historical and crowded city of Turkey.
Will I need a visa? How do I obtain one?
Most Nationalities require a visa for entering Turkey, which can be purchased upon arrival at Ataturk Airport or at the border if you enter by train or bus. Be sure you have cash (US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling) to pay for your visa when you enter Turkey, no travellers cheques or credit cards are accepted, only cash! Click Visas Embassies
What’s the time zone in Istanbul ?
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time Zone.
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