The Golden Horn (Haliç) is an inlet of the Bosphorus with two rivers draining into it at the far end. It is considered to be the world’s largest natural harbor and separates the European shore of Istanbul into two. The best places to observe the Golden Horn’s activity and grace are the Galata Bridge if you want ringside seats, and the Topkapi Palace or Pierre Loti Café if you … [Read more...]
How to Get From the New Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Last updated: May 18, 2024 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 hotel, you have several options, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Here's an overview to help you … [Read more...]
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 Istanbul Airport. New Istanbul Airport is Istanbul’s third international airport. The grand ceremonial opening was on 29th October 2018, … [Read more...]
Kabataş Ferry Docks Closed Until Further Notice
The Kabataş ferry docks closed its doors on August 11, 2016 and will remain closed until further notice. The reason for this closure is the construction of a new seagull-shaped ferry dock and implementation of new piers. Ferries that used the Kabataş docks are spread over the Beşiktaş and Eminönü docks. Read on to find out which ferry leaves from what dock. Attention! … [Read more...]
More Tips To Prevent Popular Istanbul Taxi Scams
Here are four more popular Istanbul taxi scams. You can find the first six popular Istanbul taxi scams here. This page is a bonus page for subscribers to the Istanbul Checklists Series. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do so in the sidebar. Higher Base Fee Scam -- The taxi driver just dropped off a customer after a short ride and thus a small fare. Instead of … [Read more...]