Üsküdar - the heart of Istanbul
About
Staying in the historic district of Üsküdar (it is the centre of Istanbul!) let’s you enjoy local Turkish life away from the tourist areas - it is in fact one of the locals’ tourist hotspot coming to enjoy the vibes and long coastline :) It is also only one Marmaray underground stop and ferry stop away from the Sultanahmet old city area. The area also looks across to Asia to Europe (yes Istanbul is one of only five cities in the world that lie on two continents!), and also the sunset. Isn’t that cool ;)
113 recommandé par les habitants
Üsküdar
Staying in the historic district of Üsküdar (it is the centre of Istanbul!) let’s you enjoy local Turkish life away from the tourist areas - it is in fact one of the locals’ tourist hotspot coming to enjoy the vibes and long coastline :) It is also only one Marmaray underground stop and ferry stop away from the Sultanahmet old city area. The area also looks across to Asia to Europe (yes Istanbul is one of only five cities in the world that lie on two continents!), and also the sunset. Isn’t that cool ;)
Main attractions
A historic 18th-century Ottoman mosque and one of two main mosques that locals frequent - the imperial garden is so serene where you can sit for hours 😌
8 recommandé par les habitants
Complexe de la mosquée Yeni Valide
A historic 18th-century Ottoman mosque and one of two main mosques that locals frequent - the imperial garden is so serene where you can sit for hours 😌
One of two mosques mainly frequented - this 16th-century mosque was commissioned by one of the daughters of the most powerful Ottoman sultans (guess who) and designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Mosquée Mihrimah Sultan
One of two mosques mainly frequented - this 16th-century mosque was commissioned by one of the daughters of the most powerful Ottoman sultans (guess who) and designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan.
The iconic Maiden’s Tower is only a short walk away along the long beautiful coastline
325 recommandé par les habitants
Tour de Léandre
Salacak MevkiiThe iconic Maiden’s Tower is only a short walk away along the long beautiful coastline
Üsküdar’s coastline is one of my favourite parts of the district - long and uninterrupted, it is great for walks, running, fishing, watching the sunset and Europe coastline view, and just generally taking in the sea air and de-stressing.
Üsküdar Seaside
Üsküdar’s coastline is one of my favourite parts of the district - long and uninterrupted, it is great for walks, running, fishing, watching the sunset and Europe coastline view, and just generally taking in the sea air and de-stressing.
Transport options
The intercontinental metro line that goes under the Bosphorus Strait to the Sultanahmet area. It 's only one stop away connecting you to the European side of the city and all the main tourist attractions!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Üsküdar Marmaray
4 Hakimiyeti Milliye Cd.The intercontinental metro line that goes under the Bosphorus Strait to the Sultanahmet area. It 's only one stop away connecting you to the European side of the city and all the main tourist attractions!
Public transportation ferry point connecting you to almost all points of Istanbul! You always feel like a tourist whenever you go on it - no matter how long you have lived here! I also call it a destresser from the hustle and bustle of a large city 😌
16 recommandé par les habitants
Turyol Üsküdar İskelesi
No:9 Paşa Limanı Cd.Public transportation ferry point connecting you to almost all points of Istanbul! You always feel like a tourist whenever you go on it - no matter how long you have lived here! I also call it a destresser from the hustle and bustle of a large city 😌
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Use public transport more than yellow taxis
Istanbul despite it’s crowded nature has a very efficient transport system and is the best way to get around. It saves you lots of money, let’s you experience local life and also relieves the headache and stress from taxi drivers :) who may take advantage of your lack of knowledge of the city. All you need to buy and top up is a İstanbulkart (the city's transportation card) which you can find at yellow card machines at most public transportation points.
Se déplacer dans les environs
Always go by the meter in yellow taxis
It is illegal for a taxi to negotiate a price - they have to go by the meter which they have to turn on at the beginning of a ride - this is the best way to avoid getting ripped off. Of course your driver could take a longer journey, but that’s when your navigation mobile application will help you to stay on course :)