Istanbul. How to see Istanbul on a budget

ISTANBUL TRAVEL TIPS:

If you are looking for the best spot to get the perfect picture of Istanbul, be sure to climb to the top of the GALATA TOWER. It is best to go a minimum of 1hr before sunset. Cost: 18liras
It is a steep climb to get up but gives you stunning 360'views of istanbul.

How to get there?
Take the tram Till end of line and then take the metro to galata

Looking for souveniers?
Pop into the Grand bazaar:

Prices are sometimes better outside than in grand bazaar.Negotiate alot as the final price is sometimes 1/3 of the first quoted price

Transport in Istanbul:

If travelling with a large group my advice would be to book Online ones transport from the airport to the hotel .we travelled With Sun tours. (we googled and found them)
They were the cheapest we discovered online and very good.

Alternatively grab a Taxi (airport to Double tree Laleli was 55lira for 2 people..approx R275)

The Subway and Metro are easy to use & clean

From the kiosks by trams and metro stations purchase a card.

A once off payment 7lira for a card is required and thereafter load credit.

Buy 1 card for the whole family as one can scan the one Card for each person when entering

At end of your trip return the card to any kiosk and get 5lira back

The Price is not measured on distance but per trip

1 card is used for the metro,tram ,ferries and metro buses

A trip on the metro or tram is approx 2 liras

A trip on the bus is approx 1.50 liras

Looking for sonething different to Eat instead of the Doner kebaab ?

In Eminonou:

-osmanali kebapcisi

-restaurant boats

-fried doughnuts

In Sultanahmet:

Mado for chocolate souffle and coffee late at night

There is an amazing Indian restaurant that serves delicious mutton roghanjosh and paratha. ((It is located Near the grand bazaar. There is a long pole.opp is T shop pharmacy ..go down that road and the indian restaurant is on left (they do not sell alcohol))

Hotel I recomend:

Double tree old city is lovely

Be sure to Sign up for HILTON HHONOURS so you receive a better room on third floor and free wifi

They also serve a Lovely breakfast

The Area has an amazing atmosphere. There are lots of azaans and mosques

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