Things to Do in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Across the Golden Horn — 19th-century European-style buildings, İstiklal Avenue (1.5km pedestrian shopping street ending at Taksim Square), Galata Tower, rooftop bars over the Bosphorus. The city's nightlife heart.

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NicoleTurkish
NeolokalTurkish

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Top things to do in Beyoğlu

Galata Convent of Whirling Dervishes
★ 4.6 · 211
Monastery★
museum in Istanbul, Turkey
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Opus3a
★ 4.8 · 469
Record Store
Independent music shop carrying a large selection of new & used vinyl recordings, plus CDs & DVDs.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7 PM
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Rahmi M. Koç Industrial Museum
★ 4.8 · 27.1k
Science Museum
Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7 PM
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Homer Kitabevi Ve Yayıncılık Ltd Şti
★ 4.7 · 316
Bookstore
A bookstore offering English and Turkish books on archaeology, history, Byzantine studies, psychology, philosophy, photography, literature, food, drink, art, textbooks, and children's books.
Every day
10 AM – 7:30 PM
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Istanbul Pub Crawl
★ 4.9 · 204
Walking Tour
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Eskiyeni Vintage Art & Prints
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 8 PM
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Soul of Anatolia
★ 5.0 · 332
Specialty Store
Every day
9 AM – 11 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Beyoğlu

Nicole
Michelin ★
Turkish· $$$$
This restaurant is named after Agnés Marthe Nicole, one of the Franciscan nuns and owners who lived here in the early 20C.
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Neolokal
Michelin ★
Turkish· $$$$
Neolokal bridges the gap between old and new. Respect for Turkish culinary traditions provides the foundation on which this restaurant is able to constantly renew itself.
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Nardis Jazz Club
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Live Music· $$
Old-school, 120-seat venue serving up international jazz acts, along with cocktails & snacks.
Mon–Fri
8:30 PM – 12 AM
Sat
8:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Marlen Bar
★ 4.9 · 200
Live Music· ₺400–600
A fifth-floor bar and club in Istanbul with a terrace, known for its cocktails, food, and live music.
Mon–Fri
3 PM – 4 AM
Sat
3 PM – 4 AM
Sun
2 PM – 4 AM
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Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House
★ 4.8 · 9.9k
Breakfast· ₺600–1,600
A restaurant known for its generous and diverse Anatolian and Turkish breakfast spreads, featuring fresh cheeses, olives, jams, dips, eggs, and hot dishes.
Mon
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue
6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed–Fri
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
6:30 AM – 6 PM
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Escape Club İstanbul
★ 4.8 · 9.8k
Nightclub
A club in Istanbul known for its music, good service, and a lively atmosphere where guests can dance and enjoy drinks.
Every day
12 AM – 6 AM, 9:30 PM – 12 AM
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Cafe Ara
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Café & Bakery· ₺200–1,000
A cafe located just off Istiklal Street, known for its cozy atmosphere, jazz music, and walls adorned with photographs by Ara Güler.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 11:30 PM
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U2 Istanbul Irish Pub
★ 4.8 · 3.5k
Irish Pub· ₺400–600
Convivial tavern offering Irish tap brews, rugby & other live sports on TV & Irish folk music.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 1 AM
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Yuri Gagarin Bar
★ 4.7 · 2.5k
Cocktail Bar· ₺200–400
Every day
12 PM – 4 AM
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