What's Beyoğlu like?
People go to Beyoğlu to see popular places such as Galata Tower, and to take in culture at top venues such as Hagia Sophia. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great shops and cafes. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Beyoğlu
Beyoğlu is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Beyoğlu
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from Beyoğlu
Getting to Beyoğlu on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sishane-Zemin Metro Station
- Tophane Station
- Karakoy Tünel Station
Things to see and do in and around Beyoğlu
What to see in Beyoğlu
- Galata Tower
- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
Things to do in Beyoğlu
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Pera Museum
- Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
- Istiklal Avenue
Other popular Beyoğlu attractions
- Sultanahmet Square
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
- Nevizade Street
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art