Istanbul - Lonely Planet

Istanbul is a cultural mosaic, a heady mix of the hip and the classical, the ultramodern and the ancient – discover the great intercontinental city with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to shop for carpets, behold architectural treasures, catch a Bosphorus ferry or smoke a nargileh, this stylish and street-smart guide is your essential companion.


TAP INTO THE PULSE of the metropolis with our Entertainment listings and City Life coverage

HAGGLE LIKE A PRO – we give you the lowdown on the arcades of the Grand Bazaar, Beyoglu’s designer boutiques and the best antique and curio shops

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME with our walking tours highlighting Byzantine and Ottoman glories and the city’s atmospheric neighbourhoods

EAT AND SLEEP LIKE A SULTAN – discerning listings cover Istanbul’s burgeoning culinary scene and best rest-your-head options

GET OUT, GET ABOUT with our Excursions chapter and easy-to-use, full-colour maps