Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul

Discover the best of Istambul with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Suleymaniye Mosque Complex; Topkapi Palace; Mosaic Museum Buyuk; Haghia Sophia; Grand Bazaar, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide Istambul covers: Sultnahmet; Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn; Grand Bazaar District; Northwest Quarter and the Land Walls; Galata and the Waterfront Districts; Beyoglu and Taksim; Besiktas and Ortakoy; Asian Istanbul; The Bosphorus and Princes' Islands.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Istambul, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Galata to family activities in child-friendly places, like Ortakoy or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like The Walls of Constantinople.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Grand Bazaar District, Galata, Beyoglu, Taksim and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque and hidden gems like Mosaic Museum Büyük and Church of the Pammakaristos.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to The Bosphorus or Princes' Islands. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Istambul.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Haghia Sophia.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Istambul, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.