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CountryTürkiye

RegionEurope

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Today in Istanbul17°Cloudy

16 km/h

Must-see

What to experience in Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

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The Blue Mosque

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

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Dolmabahçe Palace

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

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Gülhane Park

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

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Sultanahmet Square

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

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Galata Tower

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

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Topkapi Palace Museum

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

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Grand Bazaar

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

Dining

Where to eat in Istanbul

Restaurant

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TURK Fatih Tutak

Modern Türkisch/Anatolisch

Restaurant

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Nicole

Modern Türkisch/Mediterran

Restaurant

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Casa Lavanda

Anatolisch/Mediterran

Restaurant

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Mikla

Anatolisch-Mediterran

Restaurant

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Neolokal

Anatolisch (Grüner Stern)

Restaurant

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Arkestra

Fusion/Modern

Restaurant

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Sankai by Nagaya

Japanisch

Restaurant

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Araka

Kreativ/Anatolisch

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Garden 1897 Restaurant

Traditional small plates & mains served in a relaxed venue with a garden & a terrace.

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Hidden Garden Restaurant Sultanahmet

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Turgut Kebab Restaurant -Sultanahmet-

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Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant

Easygoing eatery featuring local meat & fish plates, plus drinks, a rooftop terrace & water views.

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Ararat Terrace Restaurant & Rooftop

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Deraliye Terrace

Impressions

Istanbul in pictures

Garden 1897 Restaurant — Istanbul — Garden 1897 Restaurant

Hidden Garden Restaurant Sultanahmet — Istanbul — Hidden Garden Restaurant Sultanahmet

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque — Istanbul — Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Turgut Kebab Restaurant -Sultanahmet- — Istanbul — Turgut Kebab Restaurant -Sultanahmet-

Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant — Istanbul — Hanzade Bosphorus Restaurant

Ararat Terrace Restaurant & Rooftop — Istanbul — Ararat Terrace Restaurant & Rooftop

Deraliye Terrace — Istanbul — Deraliye Terrace

The Blue Mosque — Istanbul — The Blue Mosque

Dolmabahçe Palace — Istanbul — Dolmabahçe Palace

Sultanahmet Square — Istanbul — Sultanahmet Square

TURK Fatih Tutak — Istanbul — TURK Fatih Tutak

Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Istanbul

★ 4.8

Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Sleek property with a rooftop pool & restaurant, plus a spa with steam rooms & saunas.

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★ 4.8

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Ottomare

Modern quarters in a high-end hotel with a sleek restaurant & a poolside bar, plus a spa & pools.

★ 4.8

Raffles Istanbul

Chic quarters in a luxe hotel with indoor & outdoor pools, plus 2 restaurants, 2 bars & a helipad.

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★ 4.7

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Lavish lodging in an ornate former palace with dining & a spa, plus an infinity pool & a helipad.

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★ 4.7

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

High-end hotel on the Bosphorus featuring a restaurant & a spa, plus indoor & outdoor pools.

luxury

★ 4.7

AJWA Sultanahmet

Ornate rooms & suites in a luxury hotel offering a sophisticated restaurant & a spa.

luxury

★ 4.7

Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Refined rooms in an old-world hotel offering dining & a courtyard, plus free Wi-Fi.

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★ 4.6

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Luxe waterfront hotel set in a 19th-century palace offering posh dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.

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Country

Good to know about Türkiye

Good to know

Türkiye essentials

CapitalAnkara

CurrencyTürkische Lira (TRY)

LanguageTürkisch

Time difference from CET+2 Std.

Flight time from Zurichca. 3 Std.

Visa for Swiss passport holdersvisumfrei bis 90 Tage

ElectricityType C / F · 230 V

Emergency number112

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Kosten

How much does a trip to Istanbul cost?

Was kostet Türkei? — Tagesbudget

Dank schwacher Lira bleibt die Türkei günstig – bezahlt wird vor Ort in Lira, hier alles in CHF.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 15	CHF 55	CHF 150
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 40	CHF 85
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 5	CHF 20	CHF 45
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 30	CHF 90
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 40	CHF 145	CHF 370

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 1'015 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter, offizielle Gebühren-Seiten). Kurs 1 CHF ≈ 57 TRY ≈ 1.08 EUR ≈ 1.22 USD. Die Lira verliert laufend an Wert — Kurs vor Buchung erneut prüfen. Luxus-Unterkunft hat eine grosse Spanne (Istanbul vs. exklusive Antalya-Resorts).

Based on CHF · guide values per person · switch currency above.

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