Where to eat: Steak
The steakhouses guests rave about
1Zeugma Terrace Steak House
great food, delicious food, and cooked to perfection made every bite unforgettable.
The food is consistently great, good, and delicious especially the steaks cooked to perfection. Friendly staff and a stunning view make it a must-try. Highly recommend for an unforgettable meal.
What guests repeat
great foodgood fooddelicious foodfriendly staffhighly recommendcooked to perfection
Often mentioned on Google: view of hagia sophia · bosphorus · lamb chops
2Burger Live's Sınce 2017
Warm, clean, and incredibly tasty especially the creamy mushroom burger.
Expect a warm, clean experience with tasty burgers. The family owned charm shines through, and the creamy mushroom burger is a standout.
What guests repeat
tastywarmcleancreamy mushroom burgerfamily owned
Often mentioned on Google: friendly atmosphere · matchstick burger · family business
3NUAR ET & KEBAP RESTAURANT
The best rating in the area, good food quality, and tasty dishes with nice bread on the side made our random placement unforgettable.
This friendly resto delivered tasty meals with good food quality, and the nice bread on the side elevated every bite. Even with random placement, the best rating in the area was well deserved.
What guests repeat
the best rating in the areagood food qualitytastynice bread on the sidefriendly restorandom placement
Often mentioned on Google: oily black · fig dessert · crispy wings
4BUNZ
the best dynamite sandwich I ever had with homemade dressing was absolutely amazing in an atmosphere and decorations were hilarious
You’ll get the best dynamite sandwich I ever had, with homemade dressing was absolutely amazing, in a space where atmosphere and decorations were hilarious. Irfan thank you for your kindness and good humored touch makes it unforgettable.
What guests repeat
the best dynamite sandwich I ever hadhomemade dressing was absolutely amazingatmosphere and decorations were hilariousIrfan thank you for your kindness and good humored
Often mentioned on Google: complimentary ice cream · hamburger · smash burger
5Defne Restoran
The food is great, you don’t feel the city, and it’s a nice place to relax and chill.
The food is great and you don’t feel the city, even with the park nearby. It’s a nice place to relax and chill without the noise.
What guests repeat
the food is greatyou don’t feel the citya nice place to relax and chill
Often mentioned on Google: iftar · valley view · liver
6BİGET Steak Co. - Steakhouse Restaurant
Dass hier ist ein Ort, wo das Fleisch atmet, hier ist die Seele des Genusses.
Das hier ist mehr als ein Steakhouse hier ist die Atmosphäre lebendig, das ist hier ein Erlebnis. Dass hier ist ein Ort, wo jeder Bissen zählt.
What guests repeat
dass hierhierhier istist hierdas hierdas ist hier
Often mentioned on Google: iskender · playground · doner
7ALTINBIÇAK KASAP VE STEAKHOUSE
The best grills and the most delicious food come from fresh meat prepared to your liking, served by very friendly staff.
Expect the most delicious food from the best grills, with fresh meat prepared to your liking and reasonable prices. The very friendly staff make every visit memorable.
What guests repeat
the best grillsthe most delicious foodfresh meatvery friendly staffreasonable pricesprepared to your liking
Often mentioned on Google: attentive staff · fresh appetizers · family atmosphere
8Beş Bıçak Steak Restoranı (Alkent 2000)
A DISAPPOINTMENT in service, a worst experience ever, and a steak that was not a fillet this is not worth the visit.
The DISAPPOINTMENT starts with service extremely disappointing, slow, and disorganized. Even the food fails: the steak was not a fillet, and the worst experience ever lingers with smoke and no air conditioning.
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Often mentioned on Google: five knife burger · turkish delight · iftar menu
Where to eat: Seafood
The seafood worth the trip
1Kılçıksız Balık - Sıcak Meze Dünyası
Simple, honest food that tastes amazing with the best service ever highly recommend.
The seafood is delicious, simple, and honest, with the best service ever. You’ll find a warm, genuine experience that makes this place truly special highly recommend.
What guests repeat
simplehonesttastes amazingbest service everhighly recommenddelicious
Often mentioned on Google: monkfish stew · boneless special · cornbread
2Kalinos balık
The fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and truly one of the best I’ve had a wonderful hospitality.
The fish was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked, making it truly one of the best I’ve had. The service was exceptional, warm and very professional, with a wonderful hospitality that lingers.
What guests repeat
the fish was incredibly freshperfectly cookedtruly one of the best I’ve hadthe service was exceptionalwarm and very professionala wonderful hospitality
Often mentioned on Google: fish soup · hot starters · treats
3Eleos Bahçeşehir
te ekk rler, ger ekten ok, memnun kald
Memnun kald, te ekk rler, ger ekten ok. Tavsiye ederim, ekk rler, ok memnun.
What guests repeat
te ekkger ektentavsiye ederimmemnun kaldok memnunekk rler
Often mentioned on Google: Limon Sorbe · fish kokoreç · fried zucchini
4Sea Panorama
Ahmet bey ve ekibine sonsuz te ekk, ger ekle tirdik, ok lezzetli yemeklerle bir mekanın huzurunu yaşadık.
Burada ger ekle tirdik, ahmet bey ve ekibine sonsuz te ekk, ok lezzetli yemeklerle bir mekanın keyfini çıkardık. Mekan sahibi Ahmet bey ve ekibine sonsuz teşekkürler, ger ekle tirdik, ok lezzetli, bir mekanın tadını çıkarmak için tam yer.
What guests repeat
sonsuz te ekkahmet bey veger ekle tirdikok lezzetlibir mekanve ekibine
Often mentioned on Google: engagement organization · location · atmosphere
5İskele Restaurant
Kann man hier wirklich für so viel zahlen? Sehr teuer, sehr schlecht aber die frischen Fische kann man nicht leugnen.
Kann man wirklich so teuer essen für etwas, das man auch anders bekommt? Sehr teuer, sehr schlecht aber die Fische direkt vom Händler kann man.
What guests repeat
kann mankann mankann mankann mansehr teuersehr schlecht
Often mentioned on Google: octopus · calamari · fish
6FERSAH RESTAURANT
Fresh fish, delicious and fresh fish, and perfect pairing make this must visit spot unforgettable.
Enjoy fresh fish and delicious and fresh fish in a calm atmosphere with excellent service. The unique seafood experience and perfect pairing elevate every bite definitely a must visit.
What guests repeat
fresh fishdelicious and fresh fishexcellent servicemust visitunique seafood experienceperfect pairing
Often mentioned on Google: fersah simit · beachfront location · sunset view
7CALİSTO BALIK
the menu claims to offer seafood and appetizers, but the price performance balance was poor and the products were neither of the expected quality despite the stylish atmosphere and sea view at the marina
the menu claims to offer seafood and appetizers, yet the price performance balance failed to deliver. unfortunately our experience was a complete disappointment, even with the stylish atmosphere and sea view at the marina
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Often mentioned on Google: raki · play area · live music
8Albatros Fish Restaurant
The view of the restaurant is really beautiful, the place looks elegant, but the service was very poor and the food is overpriced.
The view of the restaurant is really beautiful and the place looks elegant, yet the service is disappointing. The location isn’t particularly special, and the food is overpriced for what you get.
What guests repeat
the view of the restaurant is really beautifulthe place looks elegantthe service was very poorthe service is disappointingthe location isn’t particularly specialthe food is overpriced
Often mentioned on Google: beachfront location · sea view · shrimp with butter
Where to eat: Dessert
Sweet stops worth the detour
1Dolçetto Bake House
Highly recommend the croissant, absolutely love this place, and highly recommend the mango smoothie for a perfect start.
Highly recommend every bite absolutely outstanding quality and taste. Highly recommend this spot for breakfast, absolutely love the cozy vibe and friendly staff.
What guests repeat
highly recommendhighly recommendhighly recommendhighly recommendabsolutely love this placeabsolutely outstanding
Often mentioned on Google: croissant · egg croissant · handmade desserts
2Pacua Coffee and Bakery
Perfect coffee, wonderful atmosphere, and nice service make this really great coffee shop a must-visit.
You’ll find excellent coffee, really wonderful atmosphere, and nice service at this perfect spot. Good coffee, really great coffee shop vibes, and perfect pastries make every visit worthwhile.
What guests repeat
good coffeeexcellent coffeereally great coffee shopreally wonderful atmospherenice serviceperfect
Often mentioned on Google: croissant · smoked turkey sandwich · matcha
3PUUFU Beylikdüzü
The desserts were so good, the staff were so friendly, and the pancakes are so delicious and fluffy this is why I highly recommend.
The desserts were so good and the staff were so friendly, making the vibe so good. I will come back again and highly recommend this place to anyone.
What guests repeat
the desserts were so goodthe staff were so friendlythe pancakes are so delicious and fluffyI highly recommendI will come back againthe vibe is so good
Often mentioned on Google: pistachio yuga · kiti kiti · clean environment
4MİMOZAEVİ BUTİK PASTANE & CAFE
This cozy warm spot delivers homemade taste with neat and chic charm, made with care.
Expect the best boutique patisserie experience in Istanbul cozy warm interiors, neat and chic details, and every bite full of homemade taste made with care.
What guests repeat
the best boutique patisseriecosy warmhomemade tasteneat and chicmade with care
Often mentioned on Google: boutique patisserie · tahini pastry · warm atmosphere
56OZ COFFEE & CAKE HOUSE
San Sebastian cheesecake perfection, best san sebastian in the city, San Sebastian ve Brownie deyince sadece 6OZ
Expect cozy charm and warm service with every bite of the famous san sebastian cheesecake. San Sebastian ve Brownie deyince sadece 6OZ the best san sebastian in the city.
What guests repeat
san sebastian x4best san sebastiansan sebastian cheesecakeSan SebastiánSan Sebastian ve Brownie deyince sadece 6OZ
Often mentioned on Google: san sebastian cheesecake · brownie · desserts
6Vakko Patisserie
Loved the macrons and pastries, enjoyed the cappuccino was amazing, and appreciated helpful and nice staff.
Loved everything with helpful and nice staff who know english. Cappuccino was amazing, and the macrons and pastries were unforgettable.
What guests repeat
Loved everythingHelpful and nice staffLoved the macrons and pastriesCappuccino was amazingHelpful staff that know english
Often mentioned on Google: helpful staff · dessert
7Ira Bakery Beylikdüzü
ur beye te ekk rler, ok lezzetliydi, memnun kaldım, bir mekan gibi değil
Uğur beye te ekk rler, ok lezzetliydi, memnun kaldım, ger ekten bir mekan. Tatlı lar, ok te, tatl lar, ok te ekk, ur beyin, al anlar, ilgiliydi, çok lezzetliydi.
What guests repeat
te ekkur beyok lezzetlite ekk rlerok te ekkbir mekan
Often mentioned on Google: croissants · pavlova · strawberry croissant
8Mutlular Patisserie
ger ekten tatl lar ve al anlar da taze ve ok lezzetli
ger ekten tatl lar, al anlar da, ve taze ve, ok lezzetli. tavsiye ederim, her şey taze ve lezzetli.
What guests repeat
ger ektentatl laral anlartavsiye ederimok lezzetli
Often mentioned on Google: eclair · fresh products · decent environment
Where to eat: Brunch
Brunch worth the wait
1MARYCO CAFE RESTAURANT
We will come back again and come back for the pancakes, back again for the cappuccino.
The breakfast was unforgettable come back for the flavors, come back again for the warmth, back again for the perfect cappuccino. Expect joy, delicious food, and reasons to come back.
What guests repeat
come backcome back againback again
Often mentioned on Google: waffle · pancakes · welcoming staff
2Alaçatı Gurme-i ALA
The food is phenomenal, the service is 10/10, and Neslihan was incredibly welcoming in a restaurant that is very cute and colourful.
Expect the food is phenomenal and the service is 10/10 in a space where the atmosphere was great and everyone's very friendly. Neslihan was incredibly welcoming, making the whole experience warm and memorable.
What guests repeat
the food is phenomenalthe service is 10/10the restaurant is very cute and colourfuleveryone's very friendlythe atmosphere was greatNeslihan was incredibly welcoming
Often mentioned on Google: börek · atmosphere · fried dough
3Yağlama Plus Kayseri Lezzetleri
Perfect place to taste traditional Turkish food with great staff and great food that makes everyone feel welcome.
Expect traditional Turkish food served with great staff and great food that leaves you smiling. It’s a perfect place to taste authentic flavors and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
What guests repeat
traditional Turkish foodgreat foodgreat staffeverybody was very nicerecommendation to visitperfect place to taste
Often mentioned on Google: manti · tray manti · içli köfte
4Beyzade Künefe Kahvaltı & Beylikdüzü
The food was fresh, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast was authentic.
The place is very clean and the manager was very cooperative. The desserts were delicious, and the breakfast was authentic with fresh, beautifully presented dishes.
What guests repeat
the food was freshthe staff are warm and welcomingthe manager was very cooperativethe desserts were deliciousthe breakfast was authenticthe place is very clean
Often mentioned on Google: katmer · baklava · künefe
5NORİTO Beylikdüzü
the rose tteokbokki and the staff were respectful and welcoming this place reminded me of home.
The rose tteokbokki is a favorite, and the staff were respectful and welcoming. Every visit feels like coming home, especially with the owner’s warmth and the restaurant vibes that truly remind me of home.
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Often mentioned on Google: gimbap · budae jjigae · sweet and sour chicken
6Bree & Co – Brunch & Kahvaltı
the sweetest people, the best service, and the food is fresh make every visit unforgettable.
Expect the sweetest people and the best service, where the food is fresh and the omelette was super tasty. The best part was extremely considerate and friendly customer service every bite feels cared for.
What guests repeat
the best servicethe sweetest peoplethe best part was extremely considerate and friendly customer servicethe food is freshthe omelette was super tastythe best part was extremely considerate and friendly customer service
Often mentioned on Google: french toast · desserts · pepper jam
7The Hunger Kıyı İstanbul
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Often mentioned on Google: burger · outdoor space · staff attention
8Alcazar Cafe
Fantastic view, delicious food, and wonderful services make this a must-visit.
Very nice view and good feed make every moment special. The staff are very kind, and the experience feels truly wonderful.
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Often mentioned on Google: shisha · species · sea view
Where to stay
Stays guests love
1AJWA Sultanahmet
Wir haben uns gefühlt wie zu Hause, und das gesamte Personal hat uns geholfen highly recommend!
The hotel feels like a palace, and wir haben uns so wohl gefühlt. Highly recommend this beautiful hotel with front desk staff who helped us with everything.
What guests repeat
highly recommendfeel likewir haben
Often mentioned on Google: views of the bosphorus · hammam · ottoman style
2Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Right next to Hagia Sophia, the front desk made us feel instantly welcome with exceptional service.
The hotel is beautifully decorated and right next to the Blue Mosque, making us feel like part of Istanbul’s old city. We highly recommend this stay even for short visits.
What guests repeat
front deskhighly recommendmade us feelbeautifully decoratedblue mosqueright next
Often mentioned on Google: view of hagia sophia · turkish bath · jacuzzi
3Bosphorus Palace Hotel
The garden view and beautifully designed rooms truly made the whole experience feel unforgettable.
Every moment at Bosphorus Palace felt like a special mention of elegance. The garden view and beautifully designed spaces made the whole experience feel magical. From arrival to departure, the staff made the whole experience feel personal and warm.
What guests repeat
made the whole experiencewhole experience feelbeautifully designedgarden viewspecial mentiontruly made
Often mentioned on Google: bosphorus view · wedding venue · ferry views
4Régie Ottoman, Istanbul
Highly recommend this star hotel for a great stay with fr hst convenience and charm.
You’ll enjoy a great stay at this star hotel, where fr hst service meets timeless elegance. Highly recommend for a memorable experience.
What guests repeat
highly recommendgreat staystar hotelfr hststar hotelgreat stay
Often mentioned on Google: historic building · walkable · proximity to tram
5The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels
On the first night, we enjoyed the rooftop bar and felt like true Istanbul explorers, highly recommend booking through Chase for the best experience.
The great location and rooftop bar made our stay unforgettable. We booked through Chase and were thrilled with the first night’s welcome and the whole team’s care.
What guests repeat
rooftop barhighly recommendthrough chasegreat locationbook throughfirst night
Often mentioned on Google: rooftop bar · high ceilings · boutique hotel
6Sumahan on The Water
This boutique hotel offers breathtaking views and excellent food on the asian side.
Stay at this boutique hotel where the hotel offers serene moments by the Bosphorus. Expect excellent food and unforgettable views on the asian side.
What guests repeat
boutique hotelhotel offersexcellent foodasian side
Often mentioned on Google: bosphorus view · boutique hotel · fireplace
7Georges Hotel Galata
The rooftop restaurant and high ceilings made us feel like royalty in a top notch retreat.
The rooftop bar and garden view offered a serene escape, while the high ceilings and top notch service made us feel truly special. We highly recommend this hidden gem for its charm and unforgettable moments.
What guests repeat
rooftop restaurant x5high ceilings x4top notch x4made us feel x3highly recommend x3garden view x3
Often mentioned on Google: bosphorus · rooftop restaurant · hotel cat
8Kocatas Mansions Istanbul
New Year’s Eve at Six Senses Kocataş was a worst experience front desk failed, Toro Restaurant disappointed, and brand like six senses felt hollow.
Six Senses Kocata’s New Year’s Eve chaos left us stranded. Worst experience with front desk delays, Toro Restaurant’s hour-long wait, and brand like six senses failing to deliver. Next day, we still felt the sting.
What guests repeat
six senses x19six senses kocata x9new year x6worst experience x3front desk x4toro restaurant x3
Often mentioned on Google: bosphorus view · spa · wedding venue
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Questions people ask
Is the Georges Hotel Galata worth staying at?
Yes, many guests say it’s a fantastic choice with exceptional staff and a perfect location near the Galata Tower. The rooms are spacious, the views are stunning, and the service feels personal and warm.
Are the restaurants in Istanbul good for families?
Yes, some restaurants are great for families with kids, offering tasty food and welcoming staff. One guest said their children enjoyed the meals even though the burger was out of stock.
Is the food at Le Fumoir worth the price?
Yes, many guests say the food is delicious and the service is outstanding, especially the steaks and French fine dining. One guest called it one of the best steaks in Istanbul.
Is the hotel staff in Istanbul helpful with travel plans?
Yes, guests say the staff go above and beyond, helping with taxis, recommendations, and even solving problems at midnight. One guest said they were always ready to help with any need.
Are there quiet areas in Istanbul for a peaceful stay?
Yes, some hotels like Georges Hotel Galata are quiet even though they’re in busy areas. The street has no traffic, and guests say it feels secluded and peaceful.
Is the location of the hotels near the Galata Tower convenient?
Yes, many guests say the location is perfect steps from the Galata Tower, close to restaurants, cafés, and shops. You can walk to most attractions without needing a taxi.
Do the hotels in Istanbul have good breakfasts?
Yes, several guests say the breakfasts are delicious and varied, with some even calling it a highlight of their stay. One guest said the coffee was excellent and the food was fresh.
Are the rooms in Istanbul hotels comfortable and well-designed?
Yes, many guests describe the rooms as spacious, stylish, and comfortable with high ceilings and nice views. One guest said they had one of the best sleeps in a long time.
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