Time Out Istanbul (Time Out Guides)

Time Out Istanbul helps visitors make the most of their time and money in this historic city. Written by informed locals, this guide features candid reviews of more than 70 restaurants, from five-star sushi palaces to inviting cafés, as well as accommodations from spartan to splendid. Here, too, are profiles of the best and worst of the challenging Grand Bazaar; tips on Turkish bathhouse etiquette; a guide to Istanbul's rich Byzantine and Ottoman history; boat trips up the Bosphorus and other day trips, including islands, beaches, monasteries, and barefoot hill climbs. Color photos, updated maps, new sidebars, and rechecked entries distinguish this new edition.