What's Beyoglu like?

People go to Beyoglu to see popular places such as Galata Tower, and to take in culture at top venues such as Pera Museum. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great shops and cafes. Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Beyoglu?

We have 1166 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in Beyoglu:

Hotel DeCamondo

Hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Witt Istanbul Hotel

Hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location

Tomtom Suites

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

The Westist Hotel & Spa

Hotel with spa and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Turkish bath • Bar • Café • Central location

Novus Pera Hotel

City centre hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

How to get to Beyoglu

Beyoglu is located 1.8 mi (3 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 19 mi (30.7 km) from Beyoglu
• • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.), 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Beyoglu

Getting to Beyoglu on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Tunel Square Station
• • Taksim Station
• • Tophane Station

Things to see and do in and around Beyoglu

What to see in Beyoglu

• • Taksim Square
• • Galata Tower
• • Taksim Gezi Park
• • Istanbul Technical University
• • Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

Things to do in Beyoglu

• • Pera Museum
• • Istiklal Avenue
• • Istanbul Modern Art Museum
• • Madame Tussauds Istanbul
• • French Street

Other popular Beyoglu attractions

• • Museum of Innocence
• • Cicek Pasaji
• • Demiroren Istiklal
• • Ataturk Cultural Center
• • Aynalikavak Pavilion

When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 6°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 106 mm of rainfall)