Things to Do in Beşiktaş, Istanbul

European Bosphorus shoreline north of Galata — Dolmabahçe Palace (the last Ottoman residence), the Beşiktaş football stadium, and ferries to Üsküdar on the Asian side. Cheaper hotels than Sultanahmet.

  • ArkestraFusion
  • Peynir Ekmek Cafe&KahvaltıBreakfast
  • Bi KahvaltiBreakfast

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Beşiktaş in Istanbul

Top things to do in Beşiktaş

  • Okutopya Kitap Kulübü ve Okuma Atölyesi

    Okutopya Kitap Kulübü ve Okuma Atölyesi

    Bookstore
  • Zorlu Center - Shopping Mall

    Zorlu Center - Shopping Mall

    4.4 · 39.8k
    Shopping Mall

    Upscale shopping center with dozens of international boutiques, eateries & movie theaters.

Where to eat & drink in Beşiktaş

  • Arkestra

    Arkestra

    Michelin
    Fusion· $$$$

    Cenk Debensason has travelled extensively over the years, and this has shaped his personality as a chef.

  • Peynir Ekmek Cafe&Kahvaltı

    Peynir Ekmek Cafe&Kahvaltı

    4.8 · 2.8k
    Breakfast· ₺400–800
    Every day
    7 AM – 5 PM
  • Bi Kahvalti

    Bi Kahvalti

    4.7 · 3.0k
    Breakfast· ₺400–800
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Lokanta Feriye

    Lokanta Feriye

    4.4 · 5.1k
    Turkish· ₺2,000+

    Dining in the gardens of the fully refurbished Feriye Palace is a new experience each time.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Park Fora Restaurant

    Park Fora Restaurant

    4.1 · 2.2k
    Seafood· ₺2,000+

    Grilled, meunière, steamed, tandoori – however you like your fish, Park Fora has it covered.

  • Shabby Cafe

    Shabby Cafe

    4.6 · 6.4k
    Café & Bakery· ₺1–200
    Every day
    9 AM – 2 AM
  • Beergarita

    Beergarita

    4.7 · 984
    Pub· ₺400–1,200
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 2 AM
  • Joker No.19

    Joker No.19

    4.3 · 4.2k
    Pub· ₺400–1,400

    A cozy and welcoming pub and restaurant in Beşiktaş, known for its diverse selection of drinks including cocktails and beers, and an American-style food menu with pizzas, pastas, salads, and bowls.

    Every day
    10 AM – 2 AM
  • Insomnia Gastropub

    Insomnia Gastropub

    4.4 · 1.2k
    Gastropub
    Every day
    10 AM – 4 AM
  • Coffers Coffee

    Coffers Coffee

    4.9 · 274
    Café & Bakery· ₺1–200
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • House of B

    House of B

    4.6 · 10.4k
    Burgers· ₺600–800
  • YALLA FALAFEL

    YALLA FALAFEL

    4.8 · 2.4k
    Falafel· ₺200–400
    Every day
    10:15 AM – 11 PM
  • Nevale Mutfak

    Nevale Mutfak

    4.9 · 753
    Restaurant· ₺400–600
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    2 PM – 10 PM
  • The Market

    The Market

    4.6 · 12.1k
    Breakfast· ₺2,000+
    Mon–Thu
    9:30 AM – 3 AM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 4 AM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 4 AM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 3 AM

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Map of Beşiktaş with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Arkestra
  2. 2Peynir Ekmek Cafe&Kahvaltı
  3. 3Bi Kahvalti
  4. 4Lokanta Feriye
  5. 5Okutopya Kitap Kulübü ve Okuma Atölyesi
  6. 6Park Fora Restaurant
  7. 7Shabby Cafe
  8. 8Beergarita
  9. 9Joker No.19
  10. 10Insomnia Gastropub

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