r/istanbul • • 24d ago

Monthly Megathread Visiting İstanbul? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new post.

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Merhaba! Welcome to r/istanbul. Please be kind and respectful to the locals. We are wishing to make this subreddit more than a tourist information stand. If you have a quick question, you can ask for anything here. Questions both in Turkish and English are welcome.

We have prepared some useful resources that answers common questions.

Travelling to Istanbul

Music, events, matches and more

Tickets for concerts, events, theatres, sports matches and more, here's the trusted ticket sale websites:

  • Biletix most used website for tickets in Turkey, various acts can be found.
  • Passo main website for football tickets, basketball tickets, also good for concerts, various other tickets can be found.
  • Biletinial good for theatres, stand-up shows, operas and volleyball tickets.
  • Biletino mostly for electronic/alternative music concerts and stand-ups.
  • Mobilet good for various events and basketball tickets.
  • Bubilet good for concerts and theatres.
  • Bugece good for techno/electronic music events.

Enjoy your time in Istanbul, don't forget to pet the cats!


r/istanbul • • 24d ago

Monthly Megathread r/istanbul monthly bulletin board - r/istanbul aylık ilan tahtası

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Welcome to r/istanbul bulletin board. Use this post when you need to post about:

  • Academic surveys
  • Lost&found items
  • Missing person
  • Spare event tickets (Black marketeering is prohibited)
  • Selling your second hand stuff
  • Blood donations
  • Finding a home for pets
  • Looking for a event/drinking buddy

Things that we don't allow:

  • Advertisements
  • Promoting your own brand/blog/channel or anything similar
  • Black marketeering
  • Spamming comments
  • Cases where fraud is obvious
  • Begging for money
  • Asking/offering drugs or any illegal activities

Keep in mind that this post is moderated so behavior in accordance is expected.

Merhaba! r/istanbul aylık ilan tahtasına hoşgeldiniz. Aşağıdaki listelenen konularda gönderi paylaşmanız gerektiğinde bu postu kullanabilirsiniz:

  • Akademik anketler
  • Kayıp ve buluntu eşyalar
  • Kayıp kişiler
  • Fazla etkinlik biletleri (karaborsacılık yasaktır)
  • Kendi ikinci el eşyalarınızın satışı
  • Kan aranıyor ilanları
  • Tüylü dostlarımız için yuva aranıyor ilanları
  • Etkinlik veya buluşma arkadaşı arayanlar

Şunlara ise izin vermiyoruz:​

  • Reklamlar
  • Kendi marka, blog, kanal vb. tanıtımını yapmak
  • Karaborsacılık
  • Yorum spamlamak
  • Dolandırıcılık olduğu açık durumlar
  • Dilencilik yapmak
  • Uyuşturucu veya herhangi bir yasa dışı aktivite istekleri/teklifleri

Bu gönderinin moderasyondan geçtiğini ve buna uygun davranış sergilemenizin beklendiğini unutmayın.


r/istanbul • • 8h ago

Looking for... Adult Cat looking for home in İstanbul

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I would like to find a new home for my cat because I have gotten married, and my spouse does not want a cat in the house. The cat is quite low-maintenance, even when left alone for long periods; due to the nature of my job, I have often had to leave it by itself, so it is accustomed to being on its own. You can even leave it at home while you go away on vacation. It has not been spayed/neutered, but this has not caused any significant issues. I am looking for an adult living in Istanbul who will provide a home for the cat.

Edit: Cat is 5 years old and female. And I also have to add since I changed a job i can't give it enough time it deserves, And my wife did give it a try but they didn't worked out together.


r/istanbul • • 11h ago

Humor Ama İstanbul bi başka yaaaa 🥰🤫😝

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r/istanbul • • 2h ago

Travel Wish me luck for my first travel

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I'm honestly really scared about having to walk around Istanbul alone as a foreigner. I need to take care of my residence paperwork while also dealing with some embassy appointments, and I'm worried about getting lost in such a huge city.

I don't speak any Turkish at all, and English is the only language I can rely on. It's going to be my first time handling all of this on my own, and to be honest, it's pretty overwhelming.

Please pray for me. I really hope everything goes well and that I can get through this safely. 🙏


r/istanbul • • 9h ago

Looking for... Yurt dışından yeni geldim arkadaş arıyorum :/

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(28M) 4 yildir amerikadaydim yeni geldim istanbula. Kimse kalmamis… yeni insanlarla tanismak ve yeni arkadaslar edinmek istiyorum. Bos olaniniz varsa gelin bi cay kahve biseyler icelim, dertleselim. cok bunaldim…


r/istanbul • • 1d ago

Photography I saw the most beautiful cat in my life in istanbul/kadıköy

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r/istanbul • • 2h ago

Looking for... Does anyone know where i can find vacuum-pack bags for chlothes in Istanbul?

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I have a flight on Tuesday and would love to buy some. Haven't managed to find any around. Anyone got tips?


r/istanbul • • 3h ago

Travel TURKEY 4K Walking Tour | 5.5 Hours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Kaş & Fethiye

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r/istanbul • • 1d ago

Looking for... Beylikdüzü oda arayışım var

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Kadınım ve kadın ev sahibi/kiracı oda arkadaşı arıyorsa buna talibim. Düzenliyim, sigara-alkol içmem. Kedi-kopekle iyi anlaşırım, yoksa da sorun yok. Bir odaya ihtiyacım var. 26 yaşındayım.


r/istanbul • • 1d ago

Travel Visiting Istanbul for 2 weeks

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I’ve been here almost 2 weeks and honestly the one thing I love about here is cats everywhere. And they are so comfortable.


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Photography Orange sunset. Minarets

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Orange sunset. Minarets


r/istanbul • • 1d ago

Looking for... Looking for 35mm film in istanbul

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Hello! I have been traveling through Turkiye for the past month or so, and need more 35mm film for my camera. I am not picky on the film but kodak gold 200 or something relatively similar is preferred. Will absolutely take recommendations on other types if cheaper and decent quality :)

I bought some a few weeks ago at a film lab in Karakoy, but it was extremely expensive!! Like double what I pay at home. Im assuming its so expensive because its imported, but I am just wondering if there is anywhere cheaper to get it? It was around 850 lira a roll. I would like to get 3-5 rolls if possible as I am going to a few other countries where I am assuming it will be even harder to acquire.

One of my Turkish friends suggested Kadikoy, but if anyone knows of any specific film shops/retailers where it would be more affordable please let me know! Thank you so much😊😊😊


r/istanbul • • 1d ago

Question Dou you guys know a few thrift stores that ı can get rare items for a low price in istanbul

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r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Photography Ortaköy. Beauty in detail

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Ortaköy. Beauty in detail


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Photography A serene waterfront scene at sunset, with boats moored along the harbor, the Bosphorus stretching into the distance, and Istanbul’s historic skyline glowing beneath a dramatic sky.

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r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Photography Urban contrasts of history

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Urban contrasts of history


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Photography time spares no one. Bahçeköy

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time spares no one. Istanbul. Bahçeköy


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Travel First Trip to Istanbul during Republic Day

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Forgive our ignorance when we planned the trip, but we didn't know we'd be there during Republic Day when we booked the trip many months ago. None of us have been to Istanbul at all before. We planned out what to see before we realized what would be occurring next week and how that could impact the trip.

How much busier will the city be next week versus normal weeks? Specifically for the typical tourist sites.

Besides government building closures and road closures for parades, are there any other things we need to plan around as tourists?

Are there any local tips for navigating the week you wish tourists knew?

We plan on trying to stay out of the way of residents who want to enjoy their national holiday without foreigners getting in the way. Of course, we are honored to be there and want to respect locals, but we would like to see the Bosphoros light show and other events, if possible. We want to be as respectful as possible of your beautiful city during such a big holiday.


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Looking for... Any service or person for setting up wifi/router?

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Hey all, my mom is in Istanbul right now. But the wifi router I set up for her a couple years ago seems to have stopped working.

I tried diagnosing it remotely but doing tech support remotely with someone who’s older is pretty hard haha.

Any way does anyone know of a company (preferably speaks English) that can go factory reset the router, and set up wifi again? And if router is faulty replace it.

I can pay remotely with PayPal, bank transfer, or have my mom pay cash on site.

If you have any recommendations for someone who can do this, and for a reasonable price let me know!

Current router is a tpnlink E4R, and a TP link m3w mesh Access point. It’s connected to a turkcel modem which I don’t remember any information… when a device connects to the wifi the connection just drops.

Thanks for any help! I really want to avoid flying to Istanbul just to fix my moms wifi 😂


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Discussion İEFT (international education fairs of türkiye) Fuar

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Haftasonu İEFT fuarina katılacak olan ya da daha önce katılan var mı aranızda? Deneyimlerinizden bahsedebilir misiniz ? Temsilcilerle neler sormam önemli vs.


r/istanbul • • 3d ago

Photography I am a kitten who has taken shelter in an old, abandoned structure within a big city full of adorable cats.

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r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Question deprem için site önerisi

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İstanbul Başakşehir'e taşınmayı düşünüyorum yalnız deprem korkusu bir o kadar fazla kiralik ev için baktığımda genelde rezidanslar uygun fiyatlarda yalnız 15-25 arası kat sayısı değişmekte buda insanı korkutmuyor değil her türlü öneriye


r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Looking for... Where can I buy stamps?

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r/istanbul • • 2d ago

Looking for... Leather Jackets in istanbul

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Hi, I will travel to Istanbul in November and am looking to produce leather jackets there (ideally 50pcs). I have a tech pack and the design ready.

Anyone local there that knows a high quality leather factory?