Karaköy
Karaköy is the working waterfront at the mouth of the Golden Horn, now filled with coffee bars, galleries and design shops. Use it as a ferry and tram hub, see the Galata Bridge and the old port, then climb to Galata for the tower and Beyoğlu's side streets.
Karaköy
Istanbul is the meeting point of Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus running through the middle. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the bazaars, ferries and neighbourhood food culture make it a city that rewards both a short visit and a long stay.
Karaköy
Karaköy is the working waterfront at the mouth of the Golden Horn, now filled with coffee bars, galleries and design shops. Use it as a ferry and tram hub, see the Galata Bridge and the old port, then climb to Galata for the tower and Beyoğlu's side streets.
Best time to visit: All year; early morning for the market and ferry atmosphere.