Properly planning a trip to Istanbul can really make or break your holiday. I can’t count the amount of times people wrote to me things like: “I didn’t know Sabiha Gökçen Airport was on tbe Asian side of Istanbul!”, or “I didn’t know that the area where our hotel is located doesn’t have proper night life!”. Unless you like (bad) surprises, I suggest you read on and get acquainted with my Istanbul planning tips such as area overview, timing, visa, and safety.
Before You Book
- Why Visit Istanbul
- Timing
- Accommodation
- Travel Agency or On Your Own
Visa, Safety, Money & Health
- Visa
- Safety
- Money
- Health
Practical
- Turkish
- Customs & Etiquette
- Celebrations
- Other