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Istanbul this weekend

The weekend's best places for its forecast, and what's on.

Saturday Nov 7 to Sunday Nov 8

The best 18, for the forecast

Picked by our own engine for the weekend's forecast, with the weekend's events.

  1. Green Hill Cafe Restaurant5.0· 2.5kTurkish

    1. Green Hill Cafe Restaurant

    Best Sat 12 pmTurkish restaurant on Klodfarer Street serving kebabs and vegetarian options, with outdoor seating and gluten-free choices.
  2. Golden Horn Terrace Restaurant5.0· 1.7kRestaurant

    2. Golden Horn Terrace Restaurant

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

    3. Walton breakfast

    Best Sat 12 pmBreakfast café near Galata Tower serving menemen, simit, bal kaymak and freshly squeezed juices.
  4. Dimbil Restaurant5.0· 3.3kTurkish

    4. Dimbil Restaurant

    Best Sat 12 pmRestaurant near Küçük Ayasofya serving Turkish dishes, kebabs, pide, pizza and seafood.
  5. Kebap Time5.0· 2.3kKebab

    5. Kebap Time

    Best Sat 12 pmTurkish kebab and grill restaurant on Akbıyık Caddesi in Sultanahmet.
  6. Aya Garden Cafe & Restaurant5.0· 2.2kGarden

    6. Aya Garden Cafe & Restaurant

    Best Sat 12 pmRestaurant near Little Hagia Sophia serving Turkish breakfast, grilled dishes and clay-pot kebabs, with garden seating.
  7. Çilehane Mosque4.9· 1.1kTemple

    7. Çilehane Mosque

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

    8. Eyüp Sultan Mosque

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

    9. Taksim Mosque

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

    10. Fatih Mosque Fountains

    Best Sun 2 pmHistoric ablution fountains in Fatih Mosque's courtyard, surrounded by Ottoman architecture and covered arcades.
  11. Sultan Ahmet Park4.8· 1.5kPark

    11. Sultan Ahmet Park

    Best Sun 2 pmPublic garden between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with a fountain, benches and views of both landmarks.
  12. Doğa Eğlence Parkı4.8· 732Park

    12. Doğa Eğlence Parkı

    Best Sun 2 pmOutdoor adventure park in Ümraniye Millet Bahçesi with ziplines, rope courses, giant swings and children's activity areas.
  13. Yıldız Park4.7· 36kPark

    13. Yıldız Park

    Best Sun 2 pmA wooded hillside park in Beşiktaş with ponds, walking paths, suspension bridges and Ottoman pavilions.
  14. Freedom Park4.7· 2.8kPark

    14. Freedom Park

    Best Sun 2 pmÖzgürlük Parkı in Göztepe has walking paths, children’s play areas, sports facilities and an amphitheatre.
  15. Polonezköy Yürüyüş Parkuru Başlangıcı4.7· 2.3kTrail

    15. Polonezköy Yürüyüş Parkuru Başlangıcı

    Best Sun 2 pmTrailhead for woodland walks in Polonezköy Nature Park, with shaded paths through Beykoz's forests.
  16. Uskudar Coast Walkway4.6· 16kTrail

    16. Uskudar Coast Walkway

    Best Sun 2 pmPublic promenade along Üsküdar's Salacak shoreline with views of Maiden's Tower and the historic peninsula.
  17. Louvell & Co Galata4.9· 3.9kSweets

    17. Louvell & Co Galata

    Best Sat 10 amCoffee and dessert café near Galata Tower, serving San Sebastian cheesecake, signature desserts and breakfast.
  18. Coffee No.44.9· 3.4kCafé

    18. Coffee No.4

    Best Sat 10 amSultanahmet coffee shop specializing in sand-brewed Turkish coffee alongside espresso drinks and flavored coffees.

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Places checked on 1 November 2026. Forecast refreshed through the day. How we pick