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Things to do in Istanbul today

The best places for the rest of today's weather, re-picked every hour.

Monday Nov 2

The best 18, for the forecast

Picked by our own engine for the rest of today's weather, re-picked every hour.

  1. Louvell & Co Galata4.9· 3.9kSweets

    1. Louvell & Co Galata

    Best today at 8 amCoffee and dessert café near Galata Tower, serving San Sebastian cheesecake, signature desserts and breakfast.
  2. Coffee No.44.9· 3.4kCafé

    2. Coffee No.4

    Best today at 8 amSultanahmet coffee shop specializing in sand-brewed Turkish coffee alongside espresso drinks and flavored coffees.
  3. Egono Galata4.9· 3.2kSweets

    3. Egono Galata

    Best today at 8 amOutdoor café opposite Galata Tower serving coffee, breakfast and desserts, with an awning and patio heaters.
  4. Sultan Ahmet Park4.8· 1.5kPark

    4. Sultan Ahmet Park

    Best today at 8 amPublic garden between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with a fountain, benches and views of both landmarks.
  5. Yıldız Park4.7· 36kPark

    5. Yıldız Park

    Best today at 8 amA wooded hillside park in Beşiktaş with ponds, walking paths, suspension bridges and Ottoman pavilions.
  6. Freedom Park4.7· 2.8kPark

    6. Freedom Park

    Best today at 8 amÖzgürlük Parkı in Göztepe has walking paths, children’s play areas, sports facilities and an amphitheatre.
  7. Doğa Eğlence Parkı4.8· 732Park

    7. Doğa Eğlence Parkı

    Best today at 10 amOutdoor adventure park in Ümraniye Millet Bahçesi with ziplines, rope courses, giant swings and children's activity areas.
  8. Polonezköy Yürüyüş Parkuru Başlangıcı4.7· 2.3kTrail

    8. Polonezköy Yürüyüş Parkuru Başlangıcı

    Best today at 10 amTrailhead for woodland walks in Polonezköy Nature Park, with shaded paths through Beykoz's forests.
  9. Golden Horn Terrace Restaurant5.0· 1.7kRestaurant

    9. Golden Horn Terrace Restaurant

    Best today at 12 pmA Sultanahmet rooftop restaurant serving Turkish food with views of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus.
  10. Walton breakfast5.0· 1.0kBrunch

    10. Walton breakfast

    Best today at 12 pmBreakfast café near Galata Tower serving menemen, simit, bal kaymak and freshly squeezed juices.
  11. Kebap Time5.0· 2.3kKebab

    11. Kebap Time

    Best today at 12 pmTurkish kebab and grill restaurant on Akbıyık Caddesi in Sultanahmet.
  12. Barbarosa Cafe & Restaurant5.0· 1.2kTurkish

    12. Barbarosa Cafe & Restaurant

    Best today at 12 pmRestaurant and café in Küçük Ayasofya serving Turkish food, tea and desserts, with terrace seating.
  13. Green Hill Cafe Restaurant5.0· 2.5kTurkish

    13. Green Hill Cafe Restaurant

    Best today at 12 pmTurkish restaurant on Klodfarer Street serving kebabs and vegetarian options, with outdoor seating and gluten-free choices.
  14. Dimbil Restaurant5.0· 3.3kTurkish

    14. Dimbil Restaurant

    Best today at 12 pmRestaurant near Küçük Ayasofya serving Turkish dishes, kebabs, pide, pizza and seafood.
  15. Çilehane Mosque4.9· 1.1kTemple

    15. Çilehane Mosque

    Best today at 2 pmActive mosque with a courtyard in Küçük Çamlıca, beside the historic Çilehane mescit associated with Aziz Mahmud Hüdâyî.
  16. Eyüp Sultan Mosque4.8· 67kTemple

    16. Eyüp Sultan Mosque

    Best today at 2 pmActive mosque and pilgrimage complex surrounding the tomb attributed to Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, with courtyards and fountains.
  17. Taksim Mosque4.8· 4.9kTemple

    17. Taksim Mosque

    Best today at 2 pmWorking mosque on Taksim Square combining traditional mosque forms with modern design; visits are free and modest dress is required.
  18. Fatih Mosque Fountains4.7· 1.7kCulture

    18. Fatih Mosque Fountains

    Best today at 2 pmHistoric ablution fountains in Fatih Mosque's courtyard, surrounded by Ottoman architecture and covered arcades.

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