Istanbul

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8 places are listed in Istanbul. 4 stay open past midnight.

8 places

Open now & late night in Istanbul

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Sultanahmet Ocakbaşı

A restaurant in Sultanahmet old city, open from 11am

2minDining₺250 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendly

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Tarihi Hamam Sultan

A late-running spa in Sultanahmet old city, 3 minutes away

3minMassage & spa₺600 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendly

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Kadıköy Balık Evi

A small restaurant tucked into Kadıköy (Asian side)

8minDining₺300 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendly

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Çay Bahçesi Beşiktaş

A small café tucked into Beşiktaş

12minCafe & dessert₺25 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendly

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Beşiktaş Kahvaltı Evi

A restaurant in Beşiktaş, open from 7am

6minDining₺200 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendly

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Gece Kadıköy

A night spot in Kadıköy (Asian side), open from 10pm

6minKaraoke & club₺350 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeFine on your ownOpen late

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Taksim Teras Bar

A bar in Taksim & Beyoğlu, open from 5pm

6minBar & rooftop₺250 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeFine on your ownOpen late

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Beyoğlu Meyhane 14

A late-running restaurant in Taksim & Beyoğlu, 7 minutes away

7minDining₺400 ~per person

₺₺₺Mid-rangeKid friendlyOpen late

A city split across a strait, with Europe on one bank and Asia on the other — which side you sleep on changes the whole day. Taxis carry a minimum charge, so even a short hop is not cheap.

Istanbul prices — what you actually pay

Food and drink

Bottled water 0.33LConvenience storeapprox.₺28

Sit-down restaurant mealapprox.₺750~2,000

CappuccinoNeighbourhood cafeapprox.₺200

Beer 500mlConvenience storeapprox.₺116

Beer at a barapprox.₺110~350

Getting around

Taxi base fare₺230

Short ride across town (3-5km)approx.₺230~312

Public transport, one ride₺33~82

Airport to city by taxiapprox.₺1,800~2,300

Prices checked 2026-09-03

Items marked “approx.” vary from shop to shop and have no official source. The rest come from published fares and official price lists.

Sources: Taxi base fare — official published fare (tuhim.ibb.gov.tr) · Public transport, one ride — official published fare (iett.istanbul) · Beer 500ml, Cappuccino, A meal, Bottled water 0.33L — aggregated data (numbeo.com) · Prices checked 2026-09-03 See the source for each item

Getting around at night

One Istanbulkart covers everything

Metro, tram, bus, ferry and funicular all take the same card, bought and topped up at station machines. Several people may tap one card.

Taxis have a minimum fare

The meter starts at 72 lira but the minimum charge is 230, so even a very short ride costs that. The BiTaksi app shows the price before you get in.

The ferry is the best way to move

Crossing between the European and Asian sides costs the ordinary transit fare, and beats a taxi over the bridge on both time and money.

Bridge traffic has no solution

Both Bosphorus bridges seize up at rush hour. If you must cross then, take the metro or a boat.

Worth knowing at night

Tea appears everywhere

Sit down in a shop and çay tends to arrive. It is usually 25-60 lira, and often simply hospitality.

Walk past the man who drops his shoe brush

He walks ahead, drops it, and when you hand it back insists on shining your shoes and then names a large price.

Be wary of a friendly stranger steering you to a bar

A very commonly reported scam: a warm conversation, a bar of his choosing, and a bill you cannot argue with. Do not enter a place chosen by someone you just met.

Change money in town, not at the airport

The gap between airport and city rates is wide. The exchange offices near the Grand Bazaar are generally better.

Mosques need covered shoulders and knees

Women cover their hair as well. The large mosques lend scarves at the door, and visitors are held outside briefly at prayer times.

A day in Istanbul

08:00Mosques and palaces

Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque have their shortest queues at opening.

12:00Markets

The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar closes on Sundays.

17:00Cross the water

A ferry at sunset is the best view the city has.

19:00Dinner

A meyhane, with many small plates shared across the table.

22:00Night

Taksim and Kadıköy. Last metro around midnight, later on Friday and Saturday.

The neighbourhood decides your night

Sultanahmet old city

The old city and its monuments. A daytime district, quiet at night, and dear to eat in.

Taksim & Beyoğlu

Where the night runs longest. İstiklal Street and bars until dawn.

Kadıköy (Asian side)

The Asian side. Fewer visitors, lower prices, and a dense grid of bar lanes.

Beşiktaş

A young neighbourhood: market, cheap restaurants, and the ferry pier.

Places to see around Istanbul4

Hagia SophiaAyasofya-i Kebir Camii

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Frequently asked questions

Is anything open at 3am in Istanbul?Yes. Istanbul has 4 places listed that stay open past midnight. Set the time bar above to 3am and only those remain.

How much is a meal in Istanbul?Street food runs ₺500; a sit-down place with air conditioning is about ₺750~2,000.

What is the taxi base fare in Istanbul?The base fare is ₺230, and a 3-5km ride across town is about ₺230~312.

Do I need an account or a booking?No. There is no sign-up — you see everything straight away. Where a booking is advised, it is marked under "Before you go" on the venue screen.

How accurate are the opening hours?We list the hours the venue gave us, with the date we checked them. The date sits near the bottom of each venue screen. Holidays and one-off closures change, so call ahead if it matters.

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Open now & late night in Istanbul

Open now & late night in Istanbul

Sultanahmet Ocakbaşı

Tarihi Hamam Sultan

Kadıköy Balık Evi

Çay Bahçesi Beşiktaş

Beşiktaş Kahvaltı Evi

Gece Kadıköy

Taksim Teras Bar

Beyoğlu Meyhane 14