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Istiklal Street


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 149 attractions in Istanbul
Traveller Description:
This cobblestone street attracts both locals and tourists who walk its length to enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and shops. Many of the city's...... more » This cobblestone street attracts both locals and tourists who walk its length to enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and shops. Many of the city's movie theaters are also located here. « less
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Attraction type: Street
Address: Istanbul
Turkey

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Must Do
2 Dec 2009

This was the unexpected surprise of our whole trip to Istanbul. We went here every evening. The street is long and packed with people from end to end. No traffic other than the quaint old-time trolley. Lots of stores along the street, but the real action is when you get off to the side streets. Lots of restaurants and bars... more

29 Jul 2009

yu must visit museums and palaces, walk in istiklal street and eat shawermw yu never eat before and watch people and yu will find all the brands yu want more

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4 of 5 stars
Brighton, Sussex
12 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have never seen so many people in one street! Lovely atmosphere, sounds and smells, went to a fantastic lokanta, unfortunately dont know the name of it, but one of the first ones on the right hand side as you walk downhill. So popular people were queing out the door. The tram was very old and added to the atmosphere.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff
21 Jul 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Lots of shopping, nice places to eat, great atmosphere, especially in the evenings and nights - but AVOID the alleyways, they're scarily dodgy! Oh and we had a wierd woman follow us around too...so be careful late at night. But its a really happening place with lots to do! more

11 Sep 2009

Le quartier autour de cette rue est vraiment sympa, entre les cafés, restaurants, antiquaires, boutiques, ... mais la rue en... more

27 Feb 2009

イスタンブールの新市街にある繁華街で、若者を中心に大勢の人でとても賑わって活気があります。通りの真ん中を走るレトロなトラ... more

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