Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul (5th Edition)

This compact, pocket-sized Istanbul travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Istanbul. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. 

This Istanbul guidebook covers: Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar district, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoğlu and Taksim, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, The Bosphorus and Princes’ Islands.

Inside this Istanbul travel book you will find:

• Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas 
• Things not to miss in Istanbul – Süleymaniye Mosque Complex, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Mosaic Museum Büyük, Church of the Pamakaristos, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Modern, Grand Bazar, Ayasofya Hürrem, Galata Tower, 360 bar-restaurant
• Ready-made itineraries samples –  created for different time frames or types of trip
• Istanbul at a glance – an overview map of Istanbul with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there
• Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield
• Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory
• Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink
• Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors
• Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets 
• Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked
• What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Istanbul in recent years for repeat travellers
• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed Istanbul guidebook 
• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Istanbul with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.