{"id":38175,"date":"2020-01-13T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=38175"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T01:43:12","slug":"istanbul-turkey-city-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/istanbul-turkey-city-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"THE ULTIMATE CITY GUIDE TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a city filled with culture, full of history, and a unique mix of two continents, Turkey’s largest city Istanbul is the perfect city for you.<\/p>\n

Located on the Bosphorus peninsula, and with a waterway running straight through it that separates Europe and Asia, Istanbul has a unique history and its location makes it culturally diverse from numerous influences.<\/p>\n

Istanbul has a unique and wonderful culinary scene, palaces, beautiful mosques, museums, and a great waterfront ideal for cruising and exploring. The city is Turkey’s cultural and economic hub, mixing tradition with a thriving metropolis that’s modernising with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

In this complete Istanbul City Guide we share the city’s history, the best places of interest to visit, where to eat, where to stay and other activities to do in the city! <\/p>\n

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Istanbul Background<\/h2>\n

Throughout history, Istanbul has been ruled by the Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. Reminders of these rulings can be witnessed all throughout the city in its architecture.<\/p>\n

Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia, which is what made it so appealing for these rulers along with the fact it was the final location on the Silk Road<\/a>, one of the main trading routes.<\/p>\n

The city’s prime location on the Bosphorus peninsula has made it act as a bridge and a barrier, and it was once one of the most coveted cities in the world, which has made it the culturally diverse place it is today. <\/p>\n

Istanbul is a thriving city filled with an ever-growing community of people who have a distinct love of life and locals who work hard as well as party hard. Long-lasting traditions blend perfectly with modernity, making it one of Turkey’s most important city in terms of culture and the economy. <\/p>\n

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Best Time Of Year To Visit Istanbul<\/h2>\n

Turkey and Istanbul have very hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, the temperature can reach high into the 30c’s (high 90f’s) and during the winter months, the temperature can get to as low as 6c (43f).<\/p>\n

The best months to visit Istanbul are between March and May and September to mid-November<\/strong>, when the temperatures are pleasant and the crowds have disappeared. <\/p>\n

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Where To Stay In Istanbul<\/h2>\n

Istanbul has several neighbourhoods on both sides of the river, the European side and the Asian side, which offer top-name hotel chains, hostels, and boutique hotels to suit everyone’s budget. <\/p>\n

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Beyo\u011flu is located on the European side of the river and is considered a trendy neighbourhood with cobbled streets, cafes, shopping boutiques, restaurants, and small boutique hotels. This area has a large number of tourist attractions such as Taksim Square, Serdar-\u0131 Ekrem – a large shopping road, and Soho House. <\/p>\n

Some of the best rated accommodation in the area includes:<\/p>\n