Rough Guide Istanbul

This pocket-sized Istanbul guidebook, written by Rough Guides experts, is perfect for short trips. Portable and complete with a pull-out map, it's sustainably printed to support environmental responsibility.

Inside this Istanbul travel book, you will find:

• Must-see recommendations – expertly chosen main attractions, hidden gems, family-friendly spots and relaxing retreats in tourist hotspots
• Top picks in Istanbul – essential experiences including Süleymaniye Mosque, Complex, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Church of the Pammakaristos, Haghia Sophia, Istanbul Modern, Grand Bazaar, Ayasofya Hürrem, Galata Tower, 360 bar-restaurant, street cart snacks, Spice Bazaar, İstiklal Caddesi, Bosphorus cruise, selected to enrich your journey
• Best itineraries – diverse trip plans, suiting various durations and interests, and including recommendations for where to eat and drink along the way
• Istanbul overview – a visual at-a-glance map spotlights key areas, with brief highlights
• Inspiration for day trips – suggestions for extending your adventure or discovering new areas
• Essential travel tips – guidance on navigation, health, local festivals and a comprehensive A-Z directory
• Local language primer – key phrases for essential interaction, covering greetings, numbers and food
• Authentic reviews – independent, reliable reviews of dining, drinking and shopping options, all collated by Rough Guides' experts
• Accommodation listings – a selection of places to stay to fit any budget
• Convenient pull-out map – an essential, easily-accessible map highlighting must-visit sites
• Updates on Istanbul – a brief overview of the latest changes for returning visitors
• Bonus eBook – free digital access to the guidebook post-purchase for on-the-go planning
• Coverage includes: Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar district, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoglu and Taksim, Besiktas and Ortaköy, The Bosphorus and Princes' Islands

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Terry has been writing about Turkey since 1990. He began by updating the Rough Guide to Turkey, but went on to author The Rough Guide to Istanbul and he has written for numerous other publications including, Frommers, DK, Insight Guides, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Wanderlust. He has also appeared on Radio 4, 5 Live, and BBC World Service discussing current events in Turkey.