Istanbul city guide
Istanbul, Marmara, Türkiye
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus—mosques, bazaars, and ferry decks.
Prices and cost of living in Istanbul
| Breakfast | TRY 330 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | TRY 600 |
| Dinner | TRY 1,400 |
| Hotel night (budget) | TRY 885 |
| Hotel night (mid-range) | TRY 1,475 |
| Hotel night (upscale) | TRY 5,902 |
| Gasoline (per liter) | TRY 71 |
| Monthly transit pass | TRY 3,298 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (city centre) | TRY 49,318 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (outside centre) | TRY 31,667 |
| Utilities (monthly) | TRY 4,433 |
| Internet (monthly) | TRY 804 |
| Average net salary (monthly) | TRY 59,432 |
Prices in TRY, as of 2026-10-19. Source: Numbeo.
Things to see in Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Topkapı Palace
- Bosphorus ferry
Weather in Istanbul
| Spring (Mar–May) | 7–17 °C (45–63 °F) |
|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 18–28 °C (64–82 °F) |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 11–20 °C (52–68 °F) |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 3–10 °C (37–50 °F) |
Typical temperatures (climate normals).
Live views on the map
- Historic Peninsula Skyline from Salacak – İBB tourist camera on the Salacak shore in Üsküdar, looking across the Bosphorus to the Old City skyline of Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
- Bosphorus at the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi) – İBB tourist camera at the Maiden's Tower in the Bosphorus off Üsküdar, looking across the water to Galata Tower and the European shore. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
- Sultanahmet Square – İBB tourist camera over Sultanahmet Square in the historic peninsula, home of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
- Taksim Square – İBB tourist camera over Taksim Square in Beyoğlu, with the Taksim Mosque and the square’s flag-lined plaza. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
- Eminönü Waterfront & Galata Bridge – İBB tourist camera on the Eminönü waterfront at the mouth of the Golden Horn, near the Galata Bridge and the ferry piers. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
- Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill – İBB tourist camera on Pierre Loti hill in Eyüp, looking down the length of the Golden Horn toward the city. (view by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB))
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