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Beyoğlu in Istanbul

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.

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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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Beyoğlu

  • Galata Convent of Whirling Dervishes in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Galata Convent of Whirling Dervishes

    ★ 4.6 · 217
    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Opus3a

    ★ 4.8 · 485
    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Rahmi M. Koç Industrial Museum

    ★ 4.8 · 27.3k
    Science Museum

    Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
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  • Homer Kitabevi Ve Yayıncılık Ltd Şti in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Homer Kitabevi Ve Yayıncılık Ltd Şti

    ★ 4.7 · 330
    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Istanbul Pub Crawl

    ★ 4.9 · 204
    Walking Tour
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  • Soul of Anatolia in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Soul of Anatolia

    ★ 5.0 · 333
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM
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  • Eskiyeni Vintage Art & Prints in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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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Where to eat & drink in Beyoğlu

  • Nicole in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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.

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  • Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House

    ★ 4.8 · 10.1k
    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Escape Club İstanbul

    ★ 4.8 · 9.9k
    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 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    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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  • Galata Süheyla (Breakfast & Dinner) in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    Galata Süheyla (Breakfast & Dinner)

    ★ 4.8 · 1.8k
    Breakfast· ₺400-1,200

    A cozy restaurant near Galata Tower, known for its Turkish breakfast with local cheeses, olives, and rose jam, as well as dinner sharing plates.

    Every day
    8:45 AM – 10 PM
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  • U2 Istanbul Irish Pub in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

    U2 Istanbul Irish Pub

    ★ 4.8 · 3.6k
    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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Map of Beyoğlu with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Galata Convent of Whirling Dervishes
  2. 2Nicole
  3. 3Neolokal
  4. 4Opus3a
  5. 5Rahmi M. Koç Industrial Museum
  6. 6Homer Kitabevi Ve Yayıncılık Ltd Şti
  7. 7Nardis Jazz Club
  8. 8Istanbul Pub Crawl
  9. 9Marlen Bar
  10. 10Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House

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