Is buying the Istanbul Tourist Pass something I should consider, people often ask me. Since I had never used it, I always found it hard to answer this question. Sure, I could do a few quick calculations, but that wouldn't be fair. So, I decided to personally give the Istanbul Tourist Pass a thorough 3-day … Continue Reading
Planning
How to Get From the New Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The new Istanbul Airport (IST) is as of 7 April 2019 the main international airport of Istanbul. The airport is located next to the Black Sea on the European side, about 40 km away from Taksim and 49 km from Sultanahmet. To reach your … Continue Reading
New Istanbul Airport Operational – Atatürk Airport Closed
Update: as of 7 April 2019, the new Istanbul Airport (IST) is operational and the only airport on the European side of Istanbul for commercial passenger airlines! Here you can find information on how to reach your hotel from the new … Continue Reading
In Istanbul
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul Airport is attracting more and more passengers every year. Unfortunately, Sabiha Gökçen is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, well outside the city center. Unless your hotel has arranged for a free airport pick-up, you will need … Continue Reading
Little Known Ways to Make the Most of Topkapi Palace – Part 1
Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) is undoubtedly one of Istanbul’s top tourist attractions. Strategically located on Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) in the historical part of Istanbul, it has been the heart of the Ottoman Empire and the residence of the sultans and … Continue Reading
Review of Rhythm of The Dance Show at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Rhythm of The Dance is one of the shows you can enjoy at Hodjapasha. The cultural center was once a bathhouse that is now converted into a dance theater. It is a place where tourists from all over the world come to admire Turkish arts. Hodjapasha lies in the … Continue Reading
Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Last week, I decided to go and watch a ceremony of the whirling dervishes at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. There are some places where you go and you feel you will be happy there. Hodjapasha is one of them, and here's why. Finding the dance theater is … Continue Reading