Rough Guides Pocket Istanbul: Travel Guide with eBook

Rough Guides Pocket Istanbul is a compact travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Istanbul's historic quarters, monumental mosques and vibrant Bosphorus culture - including highlights such as Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and ready-made itineraries to practical travel advice, independent recommendations, full-colour maps, a handy travel phrasebook, a pull-out city map and a free eBook.

Perfect for city breaks and long weekends, it combines concise neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that helps you organise your time before you travel.

This Istanbul travel guide covers:

• Sultanahmet - Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and ancient monuments
• The Grand Bazaar and Beyazıt - Covered markets, mosques, hans, craft shops and historic lanes
• Eminönü and the Golden Horn - Spice Bazaar, ferry docks, bridges and waterfront views
• Beyoğlu and Galata - Istiklal Caddesi, music venues, galleries, nightlife and tower views
• Beşiktaş and Ortaköy - Palaces, cafes, markets, mosques and Bosphorus promenades
• The Asian Shore - Kadıköy, Üsküdar, food streets, ferries and local neighbourhood life
• Day trips - Easy excursions to the Princes' Islands, the Bosphorus villages and historic suburbs

The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook, pull-out map and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Istanbul with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Pocket Istanbul.