Independent spots in Istanbul
Istanbul! ✨ My vibrant, chaotic home! Ever felt a city pulse through you? That's Istanbul. Forget tourist traps, let's sip Turkish coffee by the Bosphorus, haggle for spices, and get lost in the backstreets. Hear the 'ezan' echoing? Magical! Grab a 'simit' and let's explore the real Istanbul-- where East meets West and history whispers secrets. 🇹🇷
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Balat
Tuvan Balat
★ 5(75)Coffee
Karaköy
Coffeeager
★ 5(35)Coffee
Karaköy
Graffity Karaköy
★ 5(23)Vintage Shops
Galata
Oldie's Goldie's
★ 5(18)Vintage Shops
Galata
Miniko Vintage
★ 5(16)Vintage Shops
Balat
Müzayede Mezat
★ 5(14)Vintage Shops
Balat
Kayı Koleksiyon Antika
★ 5(13)Vintage Shops
Galata
Galata Sunset
★ 4.9(1985)Restaurants
Galata
Pera Port Lounge
★ 4.9(1192)Restaurants
Karaköy
La Terrasse Karaköy
★ 4.9(914)Restaurants
Karaköy
Galaktos Gurme Restomarket
★ 4.9(602)Coffee
Balat
TurguT restaurant Balat
★ 4.9(566)Restaurants
Galata
The Rabbit Hole Coffee Sultanahmet
★ 4.9(543)Coffee
Karaköy
Kuzina Pide Karaköy
★ 4.9(271)Restaurants
Galata
Walton breakfast
★ 4.9(259)Coffee
Karaköy
KÖZDE KEBAP DÜRÜM KARAKÖY (KEBAP HOUSE)
★ 4.9(258)Restaurants
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Balat
Antik Cibali
★ 4.5(23)Vintage Shops
Balat
Magic Lantern
★ 4.6(12)Vintage Shops
Balat
Anılar Eskici Dükkanı
★ 4.7(25)Vintage Shops
Balat
Sandık Kurdu
★ 4.9(10)Vintage Shops
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