Asian Side
Where to stay in Asian Side
Kadıköy
Spend some time visiting places like Istanbul Toy Museum while getting to know Kadıköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.
Üsküdar
Üsküdar is well-liked for its seaside views and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Camlica Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Altunizade Station or Bulgurlu Station to get around.
Agva
Agva is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agva Beach and Aglayan Kayalar Park.
Ataşehir
Unique features of Ataşehir include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Brandium AVM or Metropol Istanbul while you're exploring the area.
Pendik
Pendik is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pendik Port and Viaport Outlet Shopping while in the area.
Maltepe
Maltepe is a destination travelers like for its seaside views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Maltepe Metro Station or Kucukyali Station to explore sights like Maltepe Park Mall.
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Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul when you make a stop at a well-known site like Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
Hagia Sophia
Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Grand Bazaar
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
Topkapi Palace
The official residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries is now accessible to the public and home to sacred relics.
