https://bestofistanbul.net/ Your practical guide to Istanbul: things to do, where to stay, food, transport and travel tips. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://bestofistanbul.net/football-matches-istanbul-october-2026/#comment-181 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:10 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2958#comment-181 […] more football planning, you can also read our Istanbul football match guide and our Istanbul night metro guide. For the official fixture, check UEFA’s Galatasaray match page […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/unveiling-the-secrets-of-topkapi-palace-istanbuls-timeless-imperial-treasure/#comment-180 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:40:58 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2192#comment-180 […] The range makes the complex especially interesting for visitors who want to understand how court life, craftsmanship, administration and technology intersected in Ottoman history. It also offers a useful complement to a first visit to the main Topkapi Palace highlights. […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/istanbul-airport-to-city-center/#comment-178 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:53:21 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2245#comment-178 […] a step-by-step comparison, see our Istanbul Airport to city center guide. Before leaving, check the official Metro İstanbul network and service information or the official […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/istanbul-museum-pass-vs-individual-tickets/#comment-173 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:05:10 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2425#comment-173 […] the institution’s official site before visiting, especially if you have prepaid tickets. Our museum ticket guide explains admission […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/kuzguncuk-istanbul-walking-guide/#comment-172 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:06:47 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2946#comment-172 […] streets without paying an admission fee. Transport, food and purchases still cost money. Our Kuzguncuk and Kadıköy guides provide […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/kadikoy-food-market-walking-guide/#comment-171 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:06:20 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2943#comment-171 […] a Bosphorus waterfront stroll costs no admission fee, though food and transport are extra. See our Kadıköy food market guide and Kuzguncuk […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/istanbulkart-2026-how-to-buy-load-and-use/#comment-170 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:11:46 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2292#comment-170 […] restrictions may change the final walking route. Check Metro Istanbul for service notices and our Istanbulkart guide for normal transport […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/getting-around-istanbul-transport-guide/#comment-169 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:57 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2293#comment-169 […] a standing timetable. Check Metro Istanbul and Şehir Hatları for live service announcements. Our transport guide covers normal […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/getting-around-istanbul-transport-guide/#comment-168 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:09:21 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2293#comment-168 […] or continue to another Asian-side neighborhood if time allows. For transport planning, see our Istanbul transport guide. Leave space for an unplanned tea stop; that is often the point of coming […]

]]> https://bestofistanbul.net/buyukada-vs-heybeliada/#comment-167 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:58:14 +0000 https://bestofistanbul.net/?p=2899#comment-167 […] of leaving the mainland. Pick one island, check the return ferry and keep your schedule loose. Our island comparison helps you […]

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