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Istanbul Travel Recommendations (Turkey)

Istanbul Overview

Istanbul Photo - ZAFER PLAZA (Gece)
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Region: Istanbul
Population: 9,792,428
Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city has many architecturally significant entities, please see the list of architectural structures in Istanbul. Throughout its long history, Istanbul has acquired a reputation for being a cultural and ethnic melting pot. As a result, there are many historical mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, castles and towers to visit in the city. Daily life in Istanbul is colorful and vibrant and continues to bustle side by side with many carefully protected Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. Istanbul is often considered the capital of Turkey in terms of commerce, entertainment, culture, education, shopping, tourism and art. For those who enjoy night life, there are many night clubs, pubs, restaurants and taverns with live music. The night clubs, restaurants and bars increase in number and move to open air spaces in the summer. The areas around Istiklal Avenue and Nisantası offer all sorts of cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs as well as art galleries, theaters and cinemas.
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Your Estimated Costs

Average
Flight Cost
$790
from JFK
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Average
Hotel Price
$137
3*
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Cost per day
$193
for mid-range budget
Whats Included?
Total Cost per person
7 day trip,
$2141

Why Istanbul?

Great: Attractions

What to expect

Travel Dates: 6 Dec, 2008 - 13 Dec, 2008
Weather: Cold (45°F) , Not Too Rainy
Tourist Season: Low
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Cheap Flights to Istanbul

Cheapest airlines based on recently found flight from JFK to IST
Cheap flights to Istanbul on:
American Airlines
From JFK To IST
Average price:
$547
Cheap flights to Istanbul on:
Austrian Airlines
From JFK To IST
Average price:
$560
Cheap flights to Istanbul on:
Delta
From JFK To IST
Average price:
$601

Best Istanbul Hotels and Resorts for you

$170
Average
Price
Nena Hotel
Web rating: 4.35
Based on 75 reviews
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$131
Average
Price
Ambassador Hotel
Web rating: 3.65
Based on 27 reviews
around the web.
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$166
Average
Price
Orient Express Hotel
Web rating: 3.55
Based on 21 reviews
around the web.
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$137
Average
Price
Hotel Fehmi Bey
Web rating: 3.45
Based on 15 reviews
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Exciting Istanbul Photos

ZAFER PLAZA (Gece)
Gülperi YILDIZ
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Top Istanbul Things to do

Attractions
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Gülhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square
Attractions
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: near
Attractions
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Anadolu Kavağı
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Eminonu
Attractions
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Imrahor Caddesi | Sutluce
Attractions
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Nature
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Nature
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Nature
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Alemdar Caddesi
Nature
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Ciragan Cad.
Nature
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
User Rating: 3.4 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: Beyazit Gate
User Rating: 2.95 (Based on 1 reviews)
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Shopping
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Behind the Blue Mosque, parallel to Torun Sok.
Shopping
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Meydani No. 11-13 | Hippodrome
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Yerebatan Caddesi No. 46-48
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Muallim Naci Cad. Salhane Sk. No:10
Night Life
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Sakizağacı Sokak, Taksim
Night Life
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Hamalbaşı Caddesi, Taksim
Night Life
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Bolahenk Sok. 8
Night Life
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Akaretler Siraevleri, Spor Cad. 13
Night Life
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Çiragan Palace
Entertainment
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Tunel Taksim
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