Basketmakers' Kiosk
RestaurantIstanbul · Since 1591
Türkiye
Istanbul
largest city in Turkey
12°C · this month$2,000/mo15,655,924100 m113 missions from 111 countries
Live & travel in Istanbul
Monthly budget
$2,000/mo
Prices vs USA: 45%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 50.19 TRY
Internet access
90%
of people online
Air quality
26.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Turkish
Emergency
112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+90
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 8, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JuneJulyAugustSeptember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 75%
Embassies & consulates in Istanbul
113 missions from 111 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate General 66
Afghanistan+90 212 343 87 22Albania+90 212 244 32 56Algeria+90 212 356 95 16Angola+90 212 481 10 10Argentina+90 212 243 11 70Australia+90 212 393 33 00Azerbaijan+90 212 325 80 42Bangladesh+90 216 318 42 30Belarus+90 212 573 66 31Belgium+90 212 243 20 68Bosnia and Herzegovina+90 212 236 69 34Brazil+90 212 252 00 13Bulgaria+90 212 281 01 14Canada+90 212 385 97 00China+90-212 262 2721Croatia+90 212 293 54 67Cuba+90 212 871 17 17Czechia+90 212 368 80 34Egypt+90 212 324 21 60France+90 212 900 36 19Germany+90 212 334 61 00Greece+90 212 393 82 90Hungary+90 212 314 21 40India+90 212 296 21 31Indonesia+902126748686Iran+90 212 513 82 30Israel+90 212 317 65 00Italy+90 212 243 10 24Japan+90 212 317 46 00Kazakhstan+90 212 662 53 47Kosovo+90 212 234 82 62Kyrgyzstan+90 212 235 67 67Lebanon+90 212 236 13 65Malaysia+90 212 989 10 01Malta+90 212 311 12 12Mexico+90 212 284 10 02Moldova+90 212 251 72 64Mongolia+90 212 662 61 62Montenegro+90 212 278 00 07Morocco+90 212 258 15 97Netherlands+90 212 393 21 21North Macedoniaİnonü Caddesi 12, 34437Pakistan+90 212 324 58 27Palestine+90 212 493 34 70Panama+90 212 234 74 77Poland+90 212 290 66 30Qatar+90 212 229 99 55Romania+90 212 358 35 41Russia+90 212 292 51 01Saudi Arabia+90 212 281 91 40Serbia+90 212 213 52 29Slovakia+90 212 317 94 30South Korea+90 212 368 83 68Spain+90 212 270 74 10Sudan+90 212 281 74 41Sweden+90 212 334 06 00Switzerland+90 212 283 12 82Syria+90 212 232 67 21Tajikistan+90 212 426 50 54Tunisia+90 212 217 41 56Turkmenistan+90 212 662 02 21Ukraine+90 212 662 25 41United Arab Emirates+90-212-317-92-57United Kingdom+90 212 334 64 00United States+90-212-335-90-00Uzbekistan+90 212 229 00 75
Diplomatic mission 1
Honorary Consulate 43
Barbados+90 212 549 07 00BeninAzerbaycan Caddesi 3B, 34485Burkina Faso+90 212 987 55 55Cambodia+90 212 366 50 86Cameroon+90 212 676 01 28Cape Verde+90 216 318 67 67Central African Republic+90 216 384 01 02Chile+90 212 259 00 16Colombia+90 212 347 89 93Comoros+90 212 365 86 44Cook Islands+90 216 538 80 00DR Congo+90 216 425 37 77Estonia+90 216 578 85 17Finland+90 212 296 95 49Jamaica+90 212 549 07 00Jordan+90 212 274 79 00Kenya+90 212 872 83 80LatviaHonorary Consulate · IstanbulLibya+90 212 663 26 66Lithuania+90 212 970 2530Mali+90 212 284 05 15Mauritania+90 216 311 00 67Niger+90 212 310 27 61Norway+90 212 249 97 53Oman+90 212 230 83 84Papua New Guinea+90 212 381 18 00ParaguayYeşilköy Caddesi 9, 34153Peru+90 212 339 06 30Portugal+90 212 251 91 18Rwanda+90 212 352 06 56San Marino+90 212 372 02 00Senegal+90 212 235 12 24Sierra Leone+90 212 807 01 35Singapore+90 212 339 18 60Slovenia+90 216 321 9000South Africa+90 212 484 04 64Sri LankaÖncü Sokağı 6, 34740St. Kitts & Nevis+90 212 549 07 00St. Vincent & Grenadines7. Cadde, 34450Thailand+90 212 347 34 57Trinidad & TobagoHonorary Consulate of Trinidad and TobagoVietnam+90 212 265 23 22Yemen+90 212 248 20 46
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Istanbul
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Beyti
RestaurantBakırköy · Since 1945
restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey
Sankai by Nagaya
RestaurantBebek
restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey
Kanaat Lokantası
RestaurantSultantepe · Since 1933 · Turkish cuisine
restaurant in Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
Hünkar
RestaurantNişantaşı · Since 1950 · cuisine of the Ottoman Empire
restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey
Mikla
RestaurantBeyoğlu · Since 2005
restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey
Where to eat in Istanbul
Restaurants and cafés
- ZeytunaMid-range
Hayriye Cd. 12
- 360 IstanbulSplurge
Istiklal Cd 163, Mısır Apartmanı, floor 8
- Karadeniz Aile Pide ve Kebap SalonuBudget
Hacı Tahsinbey Sk
- Buyruk Esnaf LokantasıBudget
Hoca Paşa Sk. 12
- Palatium Cafe & RestaurantMid-range
Kutlugün Sk 33
- Cafe AmedrosMid-range
Hoca Rüstem Sk 7
- Virginia Angus SteakhouseMid-range
Uzun Çarşı Cd 2
- BurgerillasMid-range
Büyükbaş Sk 3/C
- ChangchengMid-range
Peykhane Cd
- Lunapark Restaurant
Birlik Meydanı
- Vanilya
Üsküdar Cd 102
- Rokethane
Kumbaba Cd 17
Bars and nightlife
- Vefa Bozacısı
Vefa Cd 66
- İki 1A Kafası
Kumbaba Cd 30
- Ağaç Ev
Osmancık Sk 13
- Sarayburnu Aile Çay Bahçesi
Sarayburnu Point, off Kennedy Cd
- Anadolu Nargile
Yeniçeriler Cd 32
- Snog Rooftop Bar
Galip Dede Cd 56
- Bilir
Üsküdar Cd 174
- Beer & More
Anadolu Cd. No:30, Beylikdüzü
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Istanbul · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Istanbul?
The travel guide to Istanbul lists Zeytuna, 360 Istanbul, Karadeniz Aile Pide ve Kebap Salonu, Buyruk Esnaf Lokantası, and Palatium Cafe & Restaurant.
Is Istanbul safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Türkiye at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?
Roughly $2,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Türkiye price levels (45% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Istanbul in November?
In November Istanbul averages a high of 23°C, a low of 0°C and about 63 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Istanbul?
113 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Consulate General), Albania (Consulate General), Algeria (Consulate General), Angola (Consulate General), Argentina (Consulate General), Australia (Consulate General), Azerbaijan (Consulate General), and Bangladesh (Consulate General).
Cities in Türkiye
3.4 / 5Türkiye
Ankara
$2,000/mo · 5°C
3.6 / 5Türkiye
İzmir
$2,000/mo · 14°C
3.6 / 5Türkiye
Antalya
$2,000/mo · 14°C
3.5 / 5Türkiye
Adana
$2,000/mo · 15°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.