Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

Istanbul Unearthed: My Top Picks for an Authentic Experience

Purple Star emoji 16 items
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...
Map
Sections
5
 
 
 
 
 

Eat 🌯

 
Muna profile picture
The best cafe ☕️
Petra Roasting Co.
 
Muna profile picture
One of the famous breakfast restaurants in Istanbul in Besiktas
Mr. SIMONE, Istanbul - Restaurant
 
Muna profile picture
The most beautiful place to eat breakfast
Mornings In Pera
 
Muna profile picture
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
 
Muna profile picture
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
 
Muna profile picture
New restaurant with amazing views!
Tepe Restaurant Lounge
 
Muna profile picture
Breakfast with flamingos 🦩
Flamingo Köy
 
Muna profile picture
This place offers an authentic Turkish breakfast from all over Türkiye. It's such a lovely restaurant.
ZENNUP 1844 ISTANBUL - Restaurant

Accommodations 🏨

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

Shopping 🛍️

 
Muna profile picture
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
 
Muna profile picture
Best place for home decor, kitchen decor, rooms, restrooms etc
English Home Online Alışveriş | English Home
 
Muna profile picture
Literally Aliexpress in a mall hhh everything from China goodies. Best place to visit to buy gifts or buy wholesale.
Şarkhan

Park 🏞️

 
Muna profile picture
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
 
Muna profile picture
Must visit! A paradise in Istanbul. It opens only during spring time.
Emirgan Park
 
Muna profile picture
Breathtaking place to take a walk in
Otagtepe Park

Experience 🙌

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