TOP Neighborhoods to stay in Istanbul from someone who lives here!

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Are you struggling with where to stay in Istanbul? Istanbul is huge and very spread out with 39 districts, so choosing where to stay can be an overwhelming task. In this video, we give you a layout of the city along with 7 top neighborhoods for you to consider for your trip to Istanbul.
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@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

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@SK-ws9hb 7 ай бұрын

I have just made purchase of the pdf teavel report via paypal. When and where I will be receiving the PDF file? Thanja

@WaypointofView 7 ай бұрын

You will get an email with the link to download immediately after your purchase. Please be sure to check your spam if you have not received. Also can you please send us an email at waypointofview@gmail.com so we can better assist you.

@1025KAP Жыл бұрын

im so distracted by how the lady lovingly stares at the man when he's speaking. cute. lol

@odemodamilola5294 10 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one😂😂😂

@slyener1111 10 ай бұрын

Me too 😂

@carolinobrien6662 9 ай бұрын

Creepy as fuck. Very cult like.

@riyasatija6238 5 ай бұрын

Haha.. Same here ❤❤

@sheeba603 4 ай бұрын

Look creepy to me 😂

@metinmars Жыл бұрын

I've been living in Istanbul for 40 years, you analyzed better than me, bravo to you.

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Wow that means a lot to us!! Thank you so much!

@caromir3277 Жыл бұрын

Amazing review of the neighborhoods!!! 👏🏼

@k.s.9400 Жыл бұрын

This was really useful thank you

@oscarchim3619 Жыл бұрын

So informative! Thank you!

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@TheExplorist Жыл бұрын

great review thanks a lot. I will visit next month…..

@summerwood619 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative 😍

@yigitturer5214 Жыл бұрын

Amazing and informative video. This channel deserves much more view, absolutely wonderful content.

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

That is so nice of you to say, thank you so much!! 🥰🥰

@ankitagrawal7556 Жыл бұрын

So informative .. again, knowing which district lies roughly in what part of the city, helps and makes it so easy for us viewers to understand .. hence thanks for showing us that on the map

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

So glad you found the video helpful, thanks so much for watching!

@jsy941 Жыл бұрын

so helpful, thank you!!

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, thanks for watching!

@youtubefamily5061 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for sharing such a useful info. I am coming to Turkey by the end of this month on half marathon run. Hope to see some beautiful places and most probably catch up with you guys, thank you! AB

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great trip!

@mayacardano9905 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so sweet. Nice video and very informative! Love and peace ❤️🙏🏼

@WaypointofView 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

@kartoshi5398 9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed, thnx

@WaypointofView 9 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it!! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Be sure to check out our other videos on Istanbul too 😀

@lauraevans2130 3 ай бұрын

Those visual representations on the map are so useful!! Great video

@WaypointofView 3 ай бұрын

So glad you liked the video! You’ll have to tell us which neighborhood you choose to stay in!!! Hope you have a great trip!

@latifah5150 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I'm going in 2 weeks

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

So glad you found the video helpful! Hope you have a great trip!

@SSGFL1 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@ievgenglavynskyi 10 ай бұрын

you are so great! thank you!

@WaypointofView 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@DanielOppliger Жыл бұрын

Bus 51 runs from Balat though to Taksim to Sisli We have done it more than once as we have friends in both places.

@robertwhittington7008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This video was awesome and saved me plenty of $$$ as I had booked a hotel that was more expensive than necessary and not in the type of neighborhood I prefer. Very much appreciated.

@WaypointofView 11 ай бұрын

This makes us so happy to hear!! 🤗😍

@gregsage1605 Жыл бұрын

Well Done!

@rodrigo.gibson 10 ай бұрын

I was just there, stayed in Moda/Kadikoy... best district imho... then moved to stay in Fatih, very central, close to everything. Istanbul is a Megapolis and a week ain't nothing. Gotta go back to explore more. Great video guys!

@WaypointofView 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video! Yes we love it in Kadikoy! You are so right about the megapolis comment! It is hard to even scratch the surface in a week 😁!

@tammyhagger1460 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou sp much I am looking to visit Turkey in Sep so this information is awesome

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed our video! Be sure to check out all of our other Istanbul and Turkey Videos!!

@cemdursun 4 ай бұрын

As a Kadiköy native who has been living in the US for many years, I knew time would come for Kadiköy to shine. Someone at work the other day mentioned they went to Istanbul and stayed in Moda and I was pleasantly surprised Kadiköy is now a choice :) Although I hope it doesn't have the same fate as Beyoglu and become overly touristy.

@philbuarque Жыл бұрын

You guys have a lovely smile!

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abdulagreene6876 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@WaypointofView 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@rafhuss6347 Ай бұрын

liked ur honest descripiton, coming to Tukie in few weeks time !

@WaypointofView Ай бұрын

Hope you have a wonderful time! Thanks for watching!

@victoryever Жыл бұрын

Beautiful description of Istanbul. By the way, Sultanahmet is misspelled at 3.35, I think.

@joeykathlean9875 9 ай бұрын

I love this 🎉❤😊Thank you ~ your both awesome 👏🏻 will be in Istanbul September 18-28th 2023

@WaypointofView 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have a great trip!

@warrentrout 2 ай бұрын

I spend 6 months a year traveling the world. You make really great videos

@WaypointofView 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ShujaKidwaiMasauliwala Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! and I agree with everything you have said about the neighborhoods as that has been my exact experience during my Istanbul visits. Question: Though I have visited Kadikoy but for a very brief period. Having said that, please suggest airbnb locations for a family of 4 adults in the Kadikoy neighborhood. Thanks

@hamidahchantek Жыл бұрын

When I watch your videos....it really make me can't wait to be there ...I'm hoping that disember will come very soon to me😅

@WaypointofView 11 ай бұрын

We hope you have a great trip! Thanks for watching!!

@onboardtraveler Ай бұрын

Nice video 😍

@WaypointofView Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@telfordrunners3254 11 ай бұрын

True !

@GiMiTheCodes Жыл бұрын

Great vid with awesome info! I like the cheery back and forth between you twos!! But one thing tho... Did she, by chance lose something under the bed in the basement of your atoms?

@sebastianluque5234 3 ай бұрын

Interesante video 😊

@WaypointofView 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@user-bs1qx9xq8g 11 ай бұрын

nice

@estateplanningattorney Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Any recs for the best place to stay for a family with kids? First time in Turkiye and staying for 2 weeks.

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

For two weeks you might not want to be in Sultanahmet for the whole time. Depending on how old your kids are the hills in Galata might be tough. Karakoy could be a good option! Easy to hop on the tram to get to the historic sites or the Tunnel metro to get up to Istiklal st. and it is not too hilly!

@UpintheairFL Ай бұрын

Great video. Planning to stay in Istanbul for a month next March 2025.

@WaypointofView Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, we hope you have a wonderful time!

@anonaminee8478 8 ай бұрын

THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT HIM MAKES HER SO CUTE . Good for her .

@marialeocadi8556 3 ай бұрын

Video interessa bravi👍👏..mi chiedevo ma voi fate anche la guida li sul posto per aiutarci a girare instanbul ?

@yayag8081 9 ай бұрын

I'm planning next April and may to go Turkey, dont know where to stay, thank you.

@angelpadilla8035 Жыл бұрын

We finally arrived!!! Get the Istanbul guide and enjoy with no worries!

@WaypointofView 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! This really means a lot to us!! 😍😍

@angelpadilla8035 11 ай бұрын

@@WaypointofView We are back in the US😩😩😩😩😩. But plan to go back in December. Your guide help greatly and will help us again when we return. Hopefully we will meet next time around. Take care.

@GlobalAdventurer 20 күн бұрын

I've been to Istanbul and other cities in Turkey over a 2 month period. Im coming back and plan to stay on the Asian side this time. TOO MANY tourists and locals on the other side 😅

@douaifiafatmafatma5819 6 ай бұрын

As an Algerian i really would stat again in aksaray Good changing rate good prices, alive AT night safe even AT 1 in thé morning very cheap well connected to all the areas with a tram and a subway

@b3arwithm3 Жыл бұрын

Great tips with many options. Could you please comment on how long it would take going from sultanahmed to taksim using public transportation (and vice versa)? I noticed there aren't many rentals on the fatih site outside of sultanahmed.

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Hey there! It will probably take around 30 minutes from Sultanahmet square to Taksim square.. there are a few different ways you can do it but we would probably recommend the T1 tram to the Kabatas funicular. Also you should check out some of our other Istanbul videos.. we have a full video on public transportation you might find useful. ☺️ hope you enjoy your trip!

@lbunnygordon1133 Жыл бұрын

@@WaypointofView busesare easy too and go to most places .. and were cheap unsure as prices all doubled

@artdude1021 10 ай бұрын

Got your guide- it's VERY useful and has lots of great info. Going to be in Istanbul in early Oct '23 and can't wait. Definitely feel more prepared after getting the guide!

@WaypointofView 10 ай бұрын

That's SO awesome to hear, thank you so much for sharing! We hope you have a great trip!!

@ismailwisnu8403 7 ай бұрын

so how was your trip in october? mind to share here?

@artdude1021 7 ай бұрын

It was pretty amazing! We ended up hiring a guide for a day and it was well worth it. He took us to many recommended places in your guide and a few off the beaten path spots. He got us appointments at Cağaloğlu Hamam which was quite the experience! Your guide was especially helpful for just walking around Galata area and finding cool neighborhood restaurants and spots and what to eat! We had an Airbnb near Galata Tower w/ a view over the Bosphorus, but we walked everywhere. Did a sunset cruise, the bazars, the cisterns. One of the best trips and definitely want to return! Oh and on the way back to the USA we flew under the Northern Lights that were putting on a show over Greenland. It was a stunning end to the trip :) @@ismailwisnu8403

@SSGFL1 11 ай бұрын

What’s your take on the area in front of canal Istanbul the pasha train station

@sandrapenademieses3429 6 ай бұрын

Thanks,nice descripcion…Estambul si a beatifull city,this time I plan to be 3 weeks,I’m going to need your help…thank you

@WaypointofView 5 ай бұрын

We hope you enjoy your time here!!

@antoniomorais1503 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Since I will be just 4 days in Stanbul during next winter, I am looking for an area (Galata, Askin ?!?) near bars/restaurants and main attractions. Which one do you recommend ? Thank you !!!

@s.r3366 Жыл бұрын

Hi whats the best family friendly place to stay with young kids and use of prams

@nizamali7579 3 ай бұрын

Very much informative. It’s beautiful to see how you stare at your husband/boyfriend

@gochandroth 25 күн бұрын

Thank you. I’m planning a holiday. How do i contact you?

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 4 ай бұрын

Where should I stay if I'm staying for one month. Vacation. Great video thank you

@WaypointofView 4 ай бұрын

We would recommend an Airbnb in Kadikoy for a longer stay like that :)

@heritage433 5 ай бұрын

in which 2-3 areas to stay with family for 20 days in istanbul?

@hildamasvikwa8570 10 ай бұрын

is it wise to stay in a lovely hotel in bakrikoy? will travelling to tourists sites be hard

@MadamOTarot Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for this. I like Karakoy and im planning to come for 3 days to Istanbul. I just want to know would it be safe for me and my 8 year old son? We are alone and he isn't really into historical sites so much i thought the modern side might be more fun for him. What do you think is it a safe area for my son and i and fun? Thanks xx

@hiddencem6235 6 ай бұрын

I'd say nisantasi/ karakoy are arguably the better options as they are safe and close to pretty much everywhere by public transportation.... yet I agree with these guys, better way to experience the local life is on the asian side... from kadikoy to bostanci (seawalk) you can pick pretty much any district and you can't go wrong with any of them =)

@MohammedAbbasPLUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Can you pls recommend any accommodation options like apartments if there is any to say for 1 week?

@mariannamayers4313 10 ай бұрын

Hi, why you choose Turkey for long term stay?

@n.s3667 Жыл бұрын

hello, thanks for the video, what about barkirkoy? Is it far from the historic center? I found a hotel there that I would love to stay, we will have a guide so we should go for two days to see the main tourist points and then we would stay more at the hotel 😊 we have 5 days in Istambul total

@farukkonuralpeser2906 Жыл бұрын

Bakırköy will keep you in the center of the city.

@alinaciobotaru7030 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this useful information.☺️ I have a question, how do you find Istanbul in terms of safety?

@jeffhopkins2431 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos and want to buy your guide. Is the guide a pdf? Should I buy it on my iphone since that is what I will have with me on the trip? If I buy it on my computer can I share it with my iphone? Thanks so much!

@WaypointofView 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jeff! Yes, it is a PDF. ☺️☺️ Once you purchase it, you’ll get a confirmation email where you can download the guide and you’re able to do that from both your phone and your computer (from that email).. so it doesn’t really matter which device you buy from initially. Please let me know if you have any other questions!! ☺️

@jeffhopkins2431 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. That's perfect. Just a suggestion. You might want to include that information on your guide home page so people don't hesitate to buy.@@WaypointofView

@samuelalix7208 7 ай бұрын

Hi, enjoyed your video. We would like to know the best priced hotel in the historical area since we are only there for 5 days. Also, we want your guide but is it still relevant one year later? Agape! Sam and Kayla USA

@WaypointofView 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, our guides are updated every month with the most up to date information. The last update we did was on November 12th. There is a ton of information in the guide and if you are looking for hotel recommendations, we do have a section with about 30 different hotel recommendations throughout Istanbul organized by budget. You should know however that pricing fluctuates quite significantly so our budget ranges in the guide are just a general guide.

@onentogar9599 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, indeed. By the way, you realise that you covered approx. 40% of the neighborhoods only, right? Levent, Arnavutköy, Nisantasi, Sariyer, Beykoz, Hisar, Kanlica, etc.. are great places to reside, as well.

@WaypointofView Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you like the video!! And we certainly realize there are many neighborhoods we did not mention 😂 and you listed a few of our favorites to visit! (Walking along the waterfront in Arnavutköy is amazing!!!) In this video, We were focused on recommending neighborhoods for people who are coming for their first visit and only have a few days short days to explore Istanbul. Maybe we will get the chance to highlight some of those other neighborhoods in other videos!!

@onentogar9599 Жыл бұрын

@@WaypointofView Nişantaşı might be interesting for you to visit and explore. Just drive to Teşvikiye Mosque or to StRegis as your starting point to get familiar with the area. Enjoy my city of birth, which I miss very much since I live in Germany.

@assianalifestyle Жыл бұрын

what about best place to rent in a good price for living there please

@Moon51423 7 ай бұрын

Can i ask, can i stay in Turkey for 1 year? If i yes, how much does it cost for visa or travel pass

@janetdescoteaux5338 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jess and Myles! Can you please tell me what neighborhood we should stay for the best authentic food? It's our first time in Turkey, but we're only there for 3 nights. It's all about the food for us!

@WaypointofView 3 ай бұрын

I would say Kadıköy on the Asian side.. somewhere on/around the Moda peninsula. This area has a really local feel and tons of amazing food options. Also you will still have close access to the public transit (ferry and Marmaray) to get to other areas of the city. Have a great trip!

@ainymunnee7780 18 күн бұрын

I heard the area around galata and taksim is unsafe?

@mariarupakparakkal2887 3 ай бұрын

can u be my tour guide when i come on may 7th 😭😭

@caveman7608 7 ай бұрын

I will be there for 3 days and I still am more leaning toward your area as you said most don’t open until 9am and it’s only a 30 minute boat ride. I assume during bad weather the boats don’t run so is there another fast option?

@WaypointofView 7 ай бұрын

Yes you can take the Marmaray line across :)

@cnn00 9 ай бұрын

Hello!! we are going to Istanbul, we are looking for a quiet place to stay, we go early to bed, we love to have a quiet sleep, so where you recommend to stay, having just 3 days to visit that area. my husband, and I are having so much fu watching your videos.

@WaypointofView 9 ай бұрын

Based on the limited time, we would recommend you stay in one of the more centrally located areas so you can be close to all the main sites. Generally speaking, you shouldn’t have much trouble in the Fatih district with nightlife noise. I would check in Sultanahmet and Sirkeci.. just be sure to read the reviews of the specific hotels you’re considering to make sure there aren’t noise complaints. If you use a site like booking, you can even search within the reviews for something like “noise” to double check this.

@justice4all997 4 ай бұрын

I'm 2 weeks. I love street food. Cheap food, Im muslim Mosques nearby. I love historical sites. We don't party, Day people as well...any ideals?

@Benzijune 10 ай бұрын

How about a nice American hotel for our limited budget ⁉️😂😜

@wz2994 Жыл бұрын

Hi If we rent a property with a 12 month contract can we apply for TRC please at kadokoy

@wz2994 Жыл бұрын

We are moving from UK

@kevinbennett2537 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, sorry for the random question but wanted to ask someone who lives in Turkey. I'm planning to visit Istanbul arriving 16th April, and i noticed that Eid finishes on 12th April. I just wondering will everything such as shops, markets, touristy type things be open again the following week? Thanks in advance Kevin

@dallelassaad5883 10 ай бұрын

Is all of turkey & Istanbul accessible for people with disabilities & in a wheelchairs ♿️

@WaypointofView 10 ай бұрын

I am sorry to say that I do not believe you will find Istanbul to be particularly wheelchair accessible. I believe there are some areas and sites that are accessible and you can surely find hotels and maybe even navigate the metro but Istanbul is a very hilly city and it has a lot of uneven pavement and challenging sidewalks. Access would be limited. As for the rest of Turkey, that would all depend on where you plan to visit and what you plan to do. I am sure there are resorts along the coast that are accessible as well as possibly a few museums but many of the ancient sites and old town centers might not be…

@NicklesPickles222 3 ай бұрын

Define “a few days”. Is that 2 days? 4 days? Less than 6 days?

@WaypointofView 3 ай бұрын

I think we would say 3-5 days would qualify as a few days. If you are here for more than that, then we think you might have enough time to justify exploring options beyond the more centrally located neighborhoods! I hope this helps!

@Farawaynow Ай бұрын

Very helpful video but I find it funny that you think you are old.

@WaypointofView Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 old souls maybe..

@marslanouk6627 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great advice… do you have an email address that I can write to you?

@WaypointofView 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s waypointofview@gmail.com ☺️

@ChandChandramukhi Жыл бұрын

Where is the place at 2:45?

@randomdude8202 Жыл бұрын

Its right next to Anadolu Hisarı, the fort on Anatolian side

@Vbluevital 6 ай бұрын

Nothing left for wildlife.

@warrentrout 2 ай бұрын

It's a city

@shahidanusrat6086 Жыл бұрын

May Allah SWT bless Turkey and it's beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍. Mashallah mashallah marhaba marhaba love respect and support Turkey and it's beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍