Things to Do
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Çatma Mescit Hamam
Built in 1533 by Mimar (Architect) Sinan, Çatma Mescit Hamam was opened last year as a result of a 5-year restoration work without harming the historical texture. This historical hamam, which offers an experience in Çırağan standards since it had received consultancy service from Sanitas Spa in its establishment, exclusively works on an appointment system. In the hammam, which provides VIP bath care and massage services, the traditional scrub-foam ritual is performed by massage therapists instead of tellaks. With their VIP bath concept, you can have specific massages such as classical, far east, medical or anti-cellulite massages by massage therapists from Thailand and Bali. You can also rejuvenate your skin and body with the foam massage after scrub and optional organic body masks and peels.
Bomonti-Kurtuluş guide
The sleepy neighbourhoods of Bomonti and Kurtuluş have seen a steady wave of interest over the past couple of years, in particular due to the unveiling of the Bomontiada complex inside the old and long-abandoned Bomonti beer factory, which brought large crowds to the area and prompted a flurry of new openings. While many of these hip cafés and modern eateries are worth a visit, Kurtuluş has lots of old-school favorites that are mostly unknown outside of the area. Once home to a large number of Armenians and Greeks, most of whom have emigrated in recent years, Kurtuluş has a rich cosmopolitan heritage and is home to a popular open-air marketplace which hosts the Feriköy Flea Market and Organic Bazaar every weekend.
The best of Istanbul
39 unmissable things to do in Istanbul
November 2019: The glorious Istanbul continues to fascinate visitors and locals alike with its vibrancy and great variety. May it be in arts & culture, eating & drinking, shopping or sports there is always something new in Istanbul for everyone and every taste. A new must-see addition for art lovers is Arter that moved to its new and much bigger home and is currently showing 7 exhibitions simultaneously. For food lovers the return of a legendary Istanbul classic, Pandeli has entered our list, and for football fans there is the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Final 2020 that will take place at The Atatürk Olympic Stadium on May 30, 2020. We invite you to discover Istanbul with our list of the best things to do on both the European and Asian sides of the city, including our pick of the must-see attractions and museums in the historical peninsula. As well Istanbul’s most important landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, we've included plenty of activities off the tourist trail, giving you the low-down on digging for antiques in hip Bomonti or watching an opera in Kadıköy, which we have named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. From tasting the forgotten delights of Anatolian cuisine to getting a deluxe scrub inside a historic hamam, here's what not to miss in Istanbul. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the
Explore the culinary side of the city
The 10 best Turkish street foods
Istanbul might be a goldmine of culinary variety, but it’s no secret that dining at the city’s most fashionable restaurants can leave a hole in your wallet. Whether you’re in a hurry to fill your stomach or your funds are running a bit low, this list of the best street food is sure to come in handy the next time you’re looking around the corner to find a meal.
