The less-harried Asian side of Istanbul is a greener, cleaner swath of the city that offers its own multicultural mix of Ottoman palaces, intriguing cuisine and hipster night life. no script 36 Hours ...

Exploring Istanbul’s Asian side is full of surprises! Starting in Kadikoy, we discover lovely cafes, local parks, and some of the best tea spots overlooking the Bosphorus. From reuniting with ...

The Hagia Sophia. The Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace. There’s more than enough in Istanbul’s historic center to dazzle a first-time visitor. Maybe tack on some nightlife in Karakoy or some ...

Map of Istanbul area, ... You'll likely spend the majority of your time exploring the European side of the city, since the Asian side is mostly residential. The European Side.

These budget-friendly hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul boast incredible views of the Sea of Marmara, proximity to public transportation, and the chance to experience the more local-leaning ...

I wanted to set foot on the European and Asian side of Istanbul during a recent visit with my kids.; A $1 commuter ferry was the cheapest option for us to go from the European side to the Asian side.

Every morning, his skin bronzed by the sun, pensioner Metin Cakmakci rushes to grab a deckchair under a parasol on his local beach on the Asian side of Istanbul. "A sea like this for a gigantic ...

After breathing new life into Istanbul’s culinary scene in 2012 with its Kuruçeşme location, Inari has expanded with new branches in Vadistanbul and Etiler.