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Istanbul Unearthed: My Top Picks for an Authentic Experience

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Discover the enchanting corners of Istanbul through my eyes in “Istanbul Unearthed: My Top Picks for an Authentic Experience”. This guide is a personal journey through the city’s most captivating spots that have touched my heart and ignited my wander...
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Eat 🌯

 
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The best cafe ☕️
Petra Roasting Co.
 
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One of the famous breakfast restaurants in Istanbul in Besiktas
Mr. SIMONE, Istanbul - Restaurant
 
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The most beautiful place to eat breakfast
Mornings In Pera
 
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The place is super exquisite and expensive but so delicious. Everything in this place is made from tahini. It's the first tahini boutique in the world.
The Levant Tahinier
 
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You must visit this place if you visit Istanbul. A restaurant cafe in the middle of nature. It's in the European side.
Nefes Vadi Restaurant & Cafe

Accommodations 🏨

 
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It has a beautiful view, located at the European side.
Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy, Istanbul

Shopping 🛍️

 
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The most beautiful gift shop 🎁Amazing scents, freshers, and much more. The packaging is so wonderful. Took a package collection that has serums, coffee, candle, scent, air freshener, wipes, and the cocoa tastes amazing. Must visit
Hatun Istanbul
 
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Best place for home decor, kitchen decor, rooms, restrooms etc
English Home Online Alışveriş | English Home
 
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Literally Aliexpress in a mall hhh everything from China goodies. Best place to visit to buy gifts or buy wholesale.
Şarkhan

Park 🏞️

 
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Not known place for tourists. It's a restaurant park for gazelles. I didn't like the food much but loved the vibe. I'm told the breakfast is nice.
Turkcell Platinum Park
 
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Must visit! A paradise in Istanbul. It opens only during spring time.
Emirgan Park
 
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Breathtaking place to take a walk in
Otagtepe Park

Experience 🙌

 
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Must visit the Islamic civilization museum with the immersive experience for free.
Museum of Islamic Civilizations