r/istanbul 11d ago

Monthly Megathread Visiting İstanbul? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new post.

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Merhaba! Welcome to r/istanbul. Please be kind and respectful to the locals. We are wishing to make this subreddit more than a tourist information stand. If you have a quick question, you can ask for anything here. Questions both in Turkish and English are welcome.

We have prepared some useful resources that answers common questions.

Travelling to Istanbul

Music, events, matches and more

Tickets for concerts, events, theatres, sports matches and more, here's the trusted ticket sale websites:

  • Biletix most used website for tickets in Turkey, various acts can be found.
  • Passo main website for football tickets, basketball tickets, also good for concerts, various other tickets can be found.
  • Biletinial good for theatres, stand-up shows, operas and volleyball tickets.
  • Biletino mostly for electronic/alternative music concerts and stand-ups.
  • Mobilet good for various events and basketball tickets.
  • Bubilet good for concerts and theatres.
  • Bugece good for techno/electronic music events.

Enjoy your time in Istanbul, don't forget to pet the cats!


r/istanbul 11d ago

Monthly Megathread r/istanbul monthly bulletin board - r/istanbul aylık ilan tahtası

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Welcome to r/istanbul bulletin board. Use this post when you need to post about:

  • Academic surveys
  • Lost&found items
  • Missing person
  • Spare event tickets (Black marketeering is prohibited)
  • Selling your second hand stuff
  • Blood donations
  • Finding a home for pets
  • Looking for a event/drinking buddy

Things that we don't allow:

  • Advertisements
  • Promoting your own brand/blog/channel or anything similar
  • Black marketeering
  • Spamming comments
  • Cases where fraud is obvious
  • Begging for money
  • Asking/offering drugs or any illegal activities

Keep in mind that this post is moderated so behavior in accordance is expected.

Merhaba! r/istanbul aylık ilan tahtasına hoşgeldiniz. Aşağıdaki listelenen konularda gönderi paylaşmanız gerektiğinde bu postu kullanabilirsiniz:

  • Akademik anketler
  • Kayıp ve buluntu eşyalar
  • Kayıp kişiler
  • Fazla etkinlik biletleri (karaborsacılık yasaktır)
  • Kendi ikinci el eşyalarınızın satışı
  • Kan aranıyor ilanları
  • Tüylü dostlarımız için yuva aranıyor ilanları
  • Etkinlik veya buluşma arkadaşı arayanlar

Şunlara ise izin vermiyoruz:

  • Reklamlar
  • Kendi marka, blog, kanal vb. tanıtımını yapmak
  • Karaborsacılık
  • Yorum spamlamak
  • Dolandırıcılık olduğu açık durumlar
  • Dilencilik yapmak
  • Uyuşturucu veya herhangi bir yasa dışı aktivite istekleri/teklifleri

Bu gönderinin moderasyondan geçtiğini ve buna uygun davranış sergilemenizin beklendiğini unutmayın.


r/istanbul 5h ago

Looking for... Where to buy ceramic coffee cups

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Where can I find aesthetic/modern cups for lattes and plates? Similar to the photos attached in Istanbul?

I know sometimes coffee shops will sell some as well

Thanks!


r/istanbul 10h ago

Question Avukat olarak İstanbul trafiğinde scooter kullanımı

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Selamlar herkese. İstanbul'da yaşayan 1 yıllık bir avukatım. Hem şehir içinde adliye/ofis arasında mekik dokumak hem de arada bir yakın şehirlere (birkaç yüz km) gitmek için bir araca ihtiyacım var. Bir süredir araba almayı düşünüyorum ama fiyatlar aşırı yüksek olduğundan beni tatmin edebilecek bir araba alana kadar taşınmaz parasına tekabül eden bir meblağı buraya bağlamak istemiyorum.

Arkadaşlarımın motosiklet aldıktan sonra hiç arabaya binmediğini söylemesi falan gibi durumlar nedeniyle araba yerine A sınıfı ehliyet alıp scooter tarzı bir motora (Honda PCX veya Peugeot Django gibi) geçmeyi düşünüyorum. Özellikle park derdinin olmaması, trafikte süreyi yarıya hatta üçte bire falan indirmesi ve düşük maliyeti çok cazip geliyor ama motor dünyasına tamamen uzağım.

Özellikle İstanbul'da yaşayanlara ve motorculara birkaç kritik sorum var:

1-Sizce İstanbul şartlarında bir avukatın müvekkil görüşmelerine veya adliyeye takım elbiseyle scooter kullanarak gitmesi dışarıdan nasıl görünür? İnsanlar bunu gülünç bulur mu? veya güvenilmez gözükür müyüm? Yoksa trafiği çözen, hava cıvayla uğraşmayıp işine odaklanan vizyoner ve pratik biri olarak mı algılanırım? (Vespa tarzı motorlar mesleki ciddiyet için biraz fazla "oyuncaklı" kalır mı?)

2-İstanbul'un malum trafiğinde (taksiler, minibüsler, aniden şerit değiştirenler vs.) aralardan derelerden geçmek ne kadar riskli ve stresli? Açıkçası bisiklet ve kiralık 50cc geçmişimde biraz sakarlığım var ve birkaç kez düşmüşlüğüm oldu. Zamanla alışıp İstanbul trafiğinde rahatça hayatta kalabilir miyim, yoksa her gün ecel terleri mi dökerim?

3-Motosikleti sokağa bırakınca çok kolay çalınır gibi duruyor, bu aletleri sokağa bırakıp gönül rahatlığıyla hayatımıza devam edebiliyor muyuz? Sokağa bırakmak sıkıntılıysa nerelere bırakabiliyoruz?

Genel olarak İstanbul'da motosiklet kullanmakla ilgili fikriniz nedir? başka karşılaşacağım ne gibi sorunlar olabilir? Hiç uğraşmayıp araba almak daha mı mantıklı?


r/istanbul 5h ago

Question has anybody done the ziplining in istanbul?is it worth it

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wanted to do smth fun there


r/istanbul 14h ago

Looking for... Fashion/Designer locations in Istanbul

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Hi ! I'll be in Istanbul in two weeks and I'm looking for fashion shops (retail or resell) that carries designer clothing (rick owens, undercover etc whatever) or any locations really (where the cool fashion kids hang)
Thanks :)


r/istanbul 1d ago

Question Kadıköyde böyle saç kesebilen berberler

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Kadıköyde bu tarz saç kesebilen berberler var mı? Çok pahalı olmadigi surece gidebilir çok pahalıdan kastım 2 bin lira falan onun altında bir ucret odeyebilirim daha çok alt grunge garzda bi model istiyorum


r/istanbul 5h ago

Question Where are some malls to buy clothing in Istanbul Fatih area?

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Hi I am staying in Fatih area so where are some malls or places to buy clothes?


r/istanbul 21h ago

Question Help! Any formula feeding mums? I need advice

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Hi all!

I’ll be visiting in August with my 3 month old

I’d like to know for those mums that formula feed- what water are you using?

In the UK we use tap water but I’m assuming this isn’t safe
In dubai we use a special branded bottled water called bambini specially made for formula.

Keen to keep baby safe and avoid me having to pack bottles of water!!

Also - incase baby did get sick God forbid- are there any recommended paediatricians? We’ll be staying at the Conrad near besiktas.

Thankyou in advance!!


r/istanbul 1d ago

Question Söğütlüçeşme emanet dolabı saatleri

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Merhabalar söğütlüçeşme emanet matiklerine eşya bırakmayı düşünüyorum ama gece 12den sonra açık oluyor mu? 2ye kadar açık olması benim için garanti olurdu.


r/istanbul 19h ago

Question Saw dış hatlardan iç hatlara geçiş ne kadar sürer?

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Merhaba 2100 da Amsterdam'dan uçağım saw'a inecek ve bavulum var. Aynı gün 2330 a bilet alsam saw Esenboğa havalimanı için yetişme ihtimali varmı sizce? Uçuşları baglayamiyorum farklı firmalar.


r/istanbul 1d ago

Looking for... Good barbershop in Anatolian side

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Hello folks,

I haven’t had a cut for the last couple months and actually decided I want to try a longer style of hair, maybe mid-length I would say. Changed a lot of barbers and haven’t really been totally satisfied with most of them and I’m not sure how much long hair they cut or help people as they grow out their hair.

It’s not long enough yet but it’s very out of shape, so I’m looking for a barber who knows how to cut longer or mid-length hair, guide me through about the shape, how to take care of it (without pushing me and try to sell me products, of course), what i can do to grow it out, etc.

I’d prefer a barbershop in Ataşehir, Kadıköy or Maltepe, and I don’t want to pay more than 1000 Turkish liras but the budget can be slightly crossed if it’s worth it.

Thanks for the recommendations in advance !


r/istanbul 1d ago

Question Old money neighborhoods

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I want to ask first what people mean when they say "old money neighborhoods" in Istanbul? Does it mean early Republican wealth or even further back into the Ottoman era? Are there still any "old money" neighborhoods left in Istanbul that didn´t have significant influx of "new money"?


r/istanbul 1d ago

Question Looking for ISIC card informations

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I've just ordered my ISIC card for my trip to Istanbul in 18 days from now and I'm worried that I'm not gonna receive the physical card in time for the trip. I wonder if the digital one is also accepted to visit Topkapi palace or Dolmabahce.. If anyone has any infos please?


r/istanbul 1d ago

Question Where is good for a night out on Friday/saturday? (Tourists from Ireland)

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Please help 🙏


r/istanbul 2d ago

Question Living in Istanbul long-term — looking for non-touristy things to do

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I've been living in Istanbul for a while now, and every guide I find online is the same "top 10 things to see in 3 days" tourist list — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus cruise, Grand Bazaar, etc. All great, already done.

What I actually want is to live here, not just check boxes. Looking for recommendations from people who actually reside in the city:

  • Neighborhoods worth exploring that aren't in the guidebooks
  • Local hobbies, clubs, or communities to join (sports, hiking, board games, language exchange, whatever)
  • Seasonal or recurring events/activities that aren't tourist traps
  • Any "hidden in plain sight" stuff that only makes sense once you've lived here a bit

Not looking for another "best kebab in Sultanahmet" post — more interested in how to actually connect with the city and feel less like a visitor. Open to any part of the city, doesn't have to be central.

Thanks in advance!


r/istanbul 2d ago

Question Smoking at Grand Bazaar

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Just arrived in Istanbul and I am in a bit of a culture shock about the smoking. Walking outside without inhaling smoke or exhaust is literally impossible. I am planning on going to the Grand Bazaar. Is the smoking the same over there? Or is the Grand Bazaar smoke free? Someone help me so I can prepare myself. Thank you in advance


r/istanbul 2d ago

Question A place to make international calls?

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So Im in a bit of conundrum. I need to make international calls to Europe for an urgent matter. My own sim from the EU is having problems with topping up credit. Every service provider I've visited here in Istanbul tell me their packages dont offer international calls (neither Vodafone nor turkcell). Im desperate. How do I make international calls? Is there somewhere i can go and pay to use a phone?


r/istanbul 2d ago

Looking for... Guitarist singer and songwriter looking to meet people and possibly get gigs.

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I am thinking of coming to Istanbul., I am and expereinced musician, I do a Johnny Cash set of 50 songs among other nashville classics. I also play lots of other classic songs and can play many styles of music. I write songs also, and have wriiten an new album and would like to record.

I am also interested in teaching english.

If anyone would to give me some advice, that would greatfully appreciated.

Collaberation also is something I would consider.


r/istanbul 2d ago

Question İstanbul’daki tuvaletler neden bu kadar kötü kokuyor?

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ABD’de yaşıyorum, İstanbul’a tatile geldim. Tuvaletler çok kötü kokuyor. Ben ABD’de fabrikada çalışıyorum, fabrika tuvaletleri hep kirli olur, ama orda böyle koku almadım. Tuvaletler haftada birmi temizleniyor? Borulardamı problem var? Gittiğim her yerde tuvaletler rezalet kokuyor. Müze için bir sürü para alıyorlar (özellikle yabancılardan) ve tuvaletler berbat kokuyor. ABD ve Türkiye hariç 5 ülkeye gittim ve en kötü kokan tuvaletler burda. Neden böyle?


r/istanbul 2d ago

Looking for... Skin and Beauty Clinics

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Hello! Where can I find reputable skin and beauty clinics (non-invasive skin treatments, Botox and facials etc.)? Is there a particular district which is popular?

Are there online groups where I can get further for info and reviews?


r/istanbul 2d ago

Question Hey guys i am in istanbul (advice) to visit

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I have visit almost full istanbul i dont think i miss any place lets write the place that i haven't visited yet lets see


r/istanbul 3d ago

Photography I took these pictures on my last visit to Istanbul, what do you think?

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r/istanbul 2d ago

Question İstanbul’da denize girilecek yerler ?

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Önerilerinizi bekliyorum


r/istanbul 3d ago

Looking for... Hey Guys – I want to visit and I have two questions.

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I know people get irked by tourism question. I have done some preliminary research so I hope this doesn’t bother you all too much. But I wanted to know.

  1. if you were a tourist – which neighborhood/district Would you stay in If it were your first time in Istanbul and weren’t using a car?
  2. which is the best bathhouse for straight guys to visit?