The most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul
Multicultural, gigantic and overflowing with people Istanbul is a sprawling city with a big soul that brings together many different personalities. Located on two continents, perched on seven hills, inhabited by 17 million people, divided into 39 districts of which 25 on the European side and 14 on the Asian side.
In this section of our site we will show you the most famous ones that you can visit during a holiday in Istanbul.
EUROPEAN SIDE
The European side of Istanbul is divided into two main parts: to the south is the old city centered on the Sultanahmet, where the most famous tourist and cultural attractions of the city are located, while to the north are the areas of Taksim and Beyoglu , the hub of the modern city.
ASIAN SIDE
The Asian part of Istanbul is mostly residential, a less touristy area than the western part. Nonetheless, this area preserves extraordinary panoramas, grandiose monuments and fascinating neighborhoods that are slowly witnessing rapid development from all points of view.