Cheap city break Istanbul
Istanbul is located on two continenten: European west-zijde with the Hagia Sophia, Asian east-zijde with quiet theehuizen. Bazaars, Bosporus-veerboten and the best kebab outside Anatolië. Flights from Schiphol from €100
✈️ Plan your trip to Istanbul →When is the best tijd to go?
April to June and September to October: 18-25 degrees, perfecte temperature for walking. July and August are 30+ and very busy. Winter is cheap, sometimes rain or snow.
The best neighborhoods in Istanbul
- Sultanahmet Hagia Sophia, Blauwe Moskee, Topkapı, must for first keer.
- Beyoğlu On the westzijde or the Gouden Hoorn, modern, hippie.
- Karaköy Coffee scene, design boetieks, best viewpoints.
- Kadıköy Asian zijde, locally, best markets.
- Balat Colorful neighborhood with antiek-shops and Insta-facades.
Top 5 things to do in Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia + Blauwe Moskee Both free, must are vóór 9 hour or na 17 hour.
- Topkapı Palace Ottomaans sultan-palace, €25, with harem €30.
- Grand Bazaar 4000 shops, free, afdingen verplicht.
- Bosporus-veerboot €2 local veerboot Eminönü to Üsküdar.
- Hammam at Çemberlitaş Authentic Turks bad, €40.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Directly from Schiphol to Istanbul (IST) in 3 hour 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines, KLM. Havaist bus to center €5 in 90 minutes.
What costs a trip to Istanbul?
Hostels from €15, mid-range hotels €50 to 90, vacation rentals €60 per night. Food: kebab €5, lunch €8, dinner €15 to 25, çay (thee) €0,50.
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Frequently asked questions about Istanbul
When is the best tijd around to Istanbul te go?
April to June and September to October: 18-25 degrees, perfecte temperature for walking.
Which neighborhood is the best around in Istanbul te stays?
Sultanahmet is a goede first chice: Hagia Sophia, Blauwe Moskee, Topkapı, must for first keer.
How do I get from the Netherlands in Istanbul?
Directly from Schiphol to Istanbul (IST) in 3 hour 30 minutes.
What costs a trip to Istanbul?
Hostels from €15, mid-range hotels €50 to 90, vacation rentals €60 per night.
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