Turkey · Where East meets West

Istanbul Travel Guide

The city on two continents — mosques, bazaars, and Bosphorus.

Istanbul

Trip planning essentials

  • Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Popular trip length: 4–6 days
  • Average budget: $40–200/day

Highlights of Istanbul

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Bosphorus cruise

Travel tips

  • Get Istanbulkart transit card
  • Try simit & kebab

Curated itineraries for Istanbul