Istanbul is a city simultaneously in Asia and Europe. Colorful, noisy, bright, he leaves no one indifferent. Once there were the capitals of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman Empires, so there is enough historical color here. Visit the majestic palaces of the sultans or walk along the noisy streets – the choice is yours.
Even if you arrived in Istanbul on a short business trip, be sure that you will imbue the atmosphere of the city. We talk about the main points.
How to get
You can fly to Istanbul with direct flights from Moscow and other cities of Russia. Air ticket prices start from 10 000 ₽.
The flight from Moscow takes about 5 hours, from St. Petersburg – 6 hours.
Two large international airports have in Istanbul: the new Istanbul Airport (İSTanbul Havalimanı – IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (Sabiha Gökçen – Saw).
From the new Airport Istanbul (̇STANBUL HAVALIMANı) you can reach the city:
- On city buses. The following public buses cost from 8 lire (≈ 29 rubles) from the new airport:
H-1, airport-Mahmutbey metro station.
H-2, airport-Mecidiyeköy.
H-3, airport-Halkalı.
N-6, airport-Yunus Emre Mah./arnavutköy.
N-8, airport-Hacıosman/Sarıyer.
N-9, airport-CEVIZLIBAğ.
- On the subway. The metro line of the M11 (Lilac branch) runs from the station Havalimani Airport (̇STANBUL HAVALIMANı) to the Kagithani station. The cost of one metro trip is from 15 lire (≈ 53.56 rubles).
- By bus Havaist. Direct flights of the HVIST-12 route run from the airport. Cost – from 120 lire (≈ 428.47 rubles*) depending on the point of purpose. You can only pay for travel in cash.
- By taxi. You can use Uber, Bitaksii applications or private taxi drivers – prices are the same everywhere.
You can get to the city from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) from Sabiha Gökçen:
- On city buses. Buses with E-10 and E-11 numbers go to the city. The cost of the trip is from 8 lire (≈ 29 rubles).
E-10, airport-kadıköy
E-11, airport-kadıköy
- On the subway. By the subway, you can get to the M4 line to the Ayrılık çeşmesi station, and then transfer to other stations that lead to your destination. The cost of one metro trip is from 15 lire (≈ 53.56 rubles).
- By bus Havabus. Direct flights run from the airport. Cost – from 102 lire (≈ 370 rubles), depending on the point of purpose. Cash payment.
- Taxi. It is most convenient to use Uber, Bitaksi applications or find a private taxi driver on the spot.
Hotels for a business trip to Istanbul
There are tens of thousands of hotels in the city for any choice, ranging from small boutique and ending with network five -star.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus 5*
Ciragan Cad. 28
Assess on Onetwotrip – 9.2
Swissotel The Bosphorus Hotel 5*
Visnezade Mah Acısu Sok 19
Assess on Onetwotrip – 8.9
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus 5*
Cihannuma Mahallesi Saray Caddesi 5
ONETWOTRip rating – 8.6
Radisson President Beyazit Istanbul 4*
TIYATRO CAD. 25
ONETWOTRip rating – 8.5
Radisson Blu Hotel ̇STANBUL PERA 5*
Evliya Celebi Mah. Refik Saydam Cad. 19
Assess on Onetwotrip – 8.2
Coworking in Istanbul
Archarson
Address: Zühtüpaşa, Archarson Köşkü, şefik Bey Sk. No: 3, 34724 Kadıköy/̇STANBUL.
Workington
Address: Büyükdere St. No: 199. LEVENT/İSTANBUL.
Kolektif House
Address: nejat eczacıbaşı binası sadi konuralp caddesi, şişhane sk. No: 5 kat: 2, 34433 beyoğlu.
Daire Coworking
Address: cihannüma, eski yıldız cd. No: 30/a, 34353 beşiktaş/i̇stanbul.
Idea Kadıköy
Address: Caferağa, Küçükmoda Burnu Sk Kadıköy BLD. Sosyal Tesisleri No: 4, 34710 Kadıköy.
Salt Galata
Address: Azapkapı, Banklar CD. No: 11, 34420 beyoğlu.
Prices in Istanbul
Before determining the size of the business traffic, it is important to roughly understand what daily expenses await employees.
- A cup of coffee costs 100 lire (≈ 350 rubles).
- In a fast food restaurant, you can eat for 200 lire (≈ 720 rubles).
- For lunch in an inexpensive cafe for one, you will spend from 250 lire (≈ 900 rubles).
- The price of a business linch on average is from 300 lires and above (≈ 1,100 rubles).
- The average check for dinner in the restaurant is from 800 lire (≈ 2,900 rubles).
Transport in Istanbul
Istanbul is divided into the European and Asian units by the Bosphorus Strait. Public transport in the city is well developed and runs between numerous areas and different shores.
In order to use public transport with the benefit, we recommend that Istanbulkart are purchased – the cheapest and most convenient replenished travel, which acts everywhere. You can buy a card in yellow machines at the entrance to the metro and ferry terminals. Cost – 70 lire (≈ 250 rubles).
Istanbul public transport includes metro, metro, buses, trams, funicular and ferries. The fare starts from 15 lire (≈ 55 rubles). Before the trip, download the Moovit application. It will help to build a route taking into account all types of transport.
Taxi. About Istanbul taxi go whole legends, and for a reason. The taxi system in the city is chaotic, often the trip comes out very expensive. To order a taxi, use Uber or Bitaksi applications. These taxis work according to the counter: the cost of landing starts from 20 lire (≈ 72 rubles), and the cost of a kilometer – from 13 lire (≈ 47 rubles).
Metro. He starts work at 06:00 and finishes at 00:00. The fare is 15 lire (≈ 55 rubles).
Ferries, or Vapura. They are considered one of the types of urban transport, and magnificent views are also opened from them. On vapuras, you can get from the European part to Asian and vice versa. Cost – 15 lire (≈ 55 rubles).
Istanbul restaurants for business meetings
Istanbul has many establishments for every taste and budget: luxurious restaurants with a view of the Bosphorus, small family cafes with a hundred -year history and streetgies, where sometimes even tastier than in restaurants.
What exactly is worth trying:
Köft – Traditional Turkish cutlets prepared from different types of meat (most often from lamb and beef). There are also vegetarian ones. They are fried on a grill or pan.
Balyk Ekmek – Popular street food, which is sold on the embankments of Istanbul. It consists of a bun and fried fresh fish, which is prepared right with you.
Turkish breakfast It is worth trying at least once in a lifetime. The composition of vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers), chicken eggs, Turkish sausages, honey, kaymak and jam, butter, various fruits.
Gozlem – Turkish cake made of thin dough with a juicy appetizing filling. It can be different: meat, cheese, vegetable. It is better to try in small eatery.
Iskander-Kobab – A dish of delicate thin chopped beef or lamb. It is served on a cake in tomato sauce and butter along with yogurt or sour -milk sauce.
Baklava – The sweetness of puff dough with nuts from nuts in syrup. It is better to try in confectionery and restaurants.
| Name | Address | Kitchen | Middle check |
| VIYANA Kahvesi Galata | Kosuyolu Cad., No: 10 Kosuyolu Mahallesi | Turkish, European, Spanish | 370 lire (≈ 1 350 rubles) |
| The House Cafe | Salhane Sok. No: 1 Ortakoy, Besiktas | Mediterranean, European, Turkish | 550 lire (≈ 2,000 rubles) |
| Barnathan Cafe & Brasserie | Sahkulu mh.tımarcı sk. No: 1, Galata, Beyoglu | Turkish | 600 lire (≈ 2,200 rubles) |
| Seven Hills Restaurant | Cankurtaraan Mahallesi, Tevkifhane Sokak No: 8, Kat: 3 | Mediterranean, European, Turkish | 600 lire (≈ 2,200 rubles) |
| Olden 1772 | Hobyar, Mimar Vedat SK. No: 3 sirkeci | Turkish | 1500 lire (≈ 5 400 rubles) |
What to see in Istanbul
Sultananmet Square
Start your acquaintance with the city from the heart of the historical Istanbul, where the Blue Mosque and Ayia-Sofia mosque are located. Immediately there is the famous Topkapi palace, built in the 15th century, in which Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska lived, the most influential woman of the Ottoman Empire.
Cathedral of Ayia-Sofiacombining the elements of Orthodox and Muslim culture, is often called the eighth miracle of light. You can walk around the territory and admire a beautiful look, but we also recommend going inside (the entrance is free).
Monumental Blue Mosque Sultananmet -The main mosque of Istanbul, which is located opposite Ayia-Sofia. This is a real monument of culture of the Ottoman Empire.
Topkapi Palace Historically, he was the main residence of the Ottoman rulers. Today it is a museum where you can plunge into the life of the palace and see the Sultan’s treasury.
Grand Bazar
One of the largest markets in the world, incorporating the whole flavor of the East. Go and enjoy the riot of colors and the usual noise for the bazaar. If you are going to buy something, be sure to bargain-after all, this is also part of the eastern culture. By the way, even at the Grand Bazar, you can favorably exchange currency. The main thing is to do this in the exchangers away from the entrance: there will be the most profitable offers.
Galata Tower
The Galata Tower, located on a hill in the European part, can be seen from anywhere in Istanbul. Rise to the observation deck to look at the city from a height. And then walk along the European streets around the tower and head to the main pedestrian street of the truth, along which the old tram walks.
Usküdar
Do not leave the Asian part of Istanbul without attention, so go by ferry to the ferry pier üsküdar. Then go to the embankment of the same name, from which the view of one of the most recognizable attractions of Istanbul, a girl’s tower, opens.
* Here and further prices are relevant at the time of publication.
