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A Pleasant and Advantageous İstanbul Vacation: Great Places and Activities to Discover in the City


With its unique historical beauties, green areas, Bosphorus and cultural life, İstanbul is one of the most beautiful cities to choose for a holiday. Whether you are someone living in İstanbul or a visitor from out of town, what you can do for a pleasant İstanbul holiday is almost limitless. In addition, it is very important to choose your hotel carefully for a peaceful and comfortable stay in İstanbul.

Elite World Hotels & Resorts offers its guests advantageous accommodation opportunities with a discount campaign of up to 25% in its hotels in İstanbul. Let's take a look at the activities that you can do with a comfortable and peaceful accommodation opportunity in İstanbul.

 

You Can Explore İstiklal Street and Cihangir

Taksim and Cihangir are among the most visited neighborhoods of İstanbul. İstiklal Street in Taksim is a long street with old buildings, art galleries and boutique shops. The historical Çiçek Pasajı, St. Antoine Church and Pera Museum are just a few of the places that you can visit here. If you would like to have an entertaining night, you can visit the entertainment venues in Nevizade and Asmalımescit.

Cihangir, which you can reach by walking from Sıraselviler Street right next to İstiklal Street, is a vibrant area with old cute houses and cafes that are lined up in rows. Cihangir also hosts venues that have been the subject of Yeşilçam movies such as Neşeli Günler and important attractions for the literary world such as the Masumiyet Müzesi.

 

You Can Plan a Cultural Route from Galata Tower to Karaköy

Galata Tower and Karaköy, located in a central location, are ideal areas for shopping and participating in cultural and artsy activities in the city. You can start your journey with Galata Mevlevihanesi, which is located at the end of İstiklal Street and continue by watching the colorful houses on Serdar-ı Ekrem Street and visiting the souvenir shops. Later on, you can go up to the Galata Tower, which is an important portion of the city and watch İstanbul from a panoramic scenery. You can visit Salt Galata by following the Commando Stairs and participating in current cultural and artsy events.

Salt Galata is located on Bankalar Street. When you walk along this street, you will reach Karaköy. After visiting the historical Arap Mosque and Kılıç Alipaşa Mosque in Karaköy, you can proceed towards the Galata Bridge and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn. You can walk from Karaköy to Eminönü accompanied by the sounds of seagulls and the ferries.

 

You Can Spend Time in and Around the Maçka Democracy Park

Maçka Democracy Park acts as a liberated green area in the most vibrant and busiest area of ​​İstanbul. The Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Center, Harbiye Open Air Theatre and Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall located around the park, which was opened in 1993, offer the opportunity to participate in many activities. You can take a walk in Maçka Democracy Park, which is spread over a large area, spend time with your family in the playgrounds for children and do sports activities.

Maçka Democracy Park is an ideal location for picnicking with your friends or family, participating in yoga and meditation activities, or reading a book under the shade of trees. You can see the view of the park from a bird's eye view by using the cable car between Taşkışla and Maçka.

 

You Can Enjoy Every Shade of Green at Atatürk Arboretum

Atatürk Arboretum, located in the Belgrade Forest, is located on the Kemerburgaz and Bahçeköy road. Spread over an area of ​​38 hectares, Atatürk Arboretum is home to more than 1500 species of plants and trees. There are three artificial ponds in the area, which also hosts plants that have been brought from different parts of the world. You can encounter ducks, turtles and swans while strolling around.

You can visit Atatürk Arboretum, especially in spring, summer and autumn seasons to see every shade of green and take pictures where you will capture unique frames. If you would like to spend time with your loved ones and find peace in the heart of nature, you can add this place to your holiday plans.

 

You Can Visit the Unique Structures in Fener and Balat

Fener and Balat regions have a unique culture with their colorful houses, churches and historical taverns. The most famous structure in the region is the İstanbul Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi, also known as the Fener Rum Patrikhanesi. The Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, located close to the coast and built by the Bulgarian community, is another important structure. It is also called the Iron Church because it is made of iron.

Most of the colorful houses in Balat and Fener are located on Kiremit Street, Merdivenli Yokuş and Çobançeşmesi Street. You can take unique pictures in front of these houses. Agora Meyhanesi, located on Balat Yıldırım Street and dating back to 1890, is a rare place that has been the subject of songs.

 

You Can Have a Tranquil Day at Kadıköy Moda Beach

Moda, one of the most popular beaches in İstanbul, is a region where people of all ages spend time. Moda, located between the pier and Yoğurtçu Parkı in Kadıköy, has tea gardens, cafes, restaurants and bars. You can pet the street cats that you come across while walking through the narrow streets of Moda Beach and see the first modern apartment buildings in İstanbul. You can come across unmatched sea scenery while walking down to the beach. Also, while you are in Moda, you can visit the house of Barış Manço, one of the legendary names of Turkish music, which has been turned into a museum.

 

Do Not Miss Out on the Discount Opportunity of Up to 25% at the İstanbul Hotels of Elite World Hotels & Resorts!

Where you will stay in İstanbul is as important as the places that you will visit or the activities that you will do during your holiday. At this very moment, you can meet Elite World Hotels & Resorts' accommodation discount advantage and unique hospitality.

During a comfortable accommodation experience at Elite World Hotels & Resorts, you can start the day with an affluent breakfast menu. You can reach any location of the city with no trouble from the hotels that are located in central locations and experience an unforgettable İstanbul pleasure and relieve the tiredness of a busy day at Fit Life SPA & Health Center. In the evening, you can end the day with delicious meals that are prepared by experienced chefs. Within the scope of the campaign that is available at Elite World İstanbul Taksim, Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres, Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı, Elite World İstanbul Florya and Elite World Comfy İstanbul Taksim hotels, you can benefit from a discount opportunity of up to 25% for all reservations that you make up until October 31, 2024, and discover İstanbul during your holiday.

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