Fodor's Istanbul 25 Best

Top lodging and dining picks for every budget
Best museums, Islamic art, palaces, and landmarks
Quintessential experiences, from drinking tea in a Turkish café to walking Istiklâl Caddesi 
Shopping in bazaars and stores for ceramics, crafts, antiques, and kilims
Outdoor pleasures, from picnicking among locals in Yıldız Parkı to cruising the Bosphorus
Great mezes, kebabs, fresh fish, and street food
Excursion to the seaside resort of Kızıl Adalar (Princes’ Islands)