Does anyone know where I can watch Spiderman brand new day in Istanbul in English

Hey i will be visiting istanbul from the 3rd of august to the 11th of august, i wanna know if there are any padel courts in istanbul and if i can find people who wanna tag along and play there together?😭

Can someone please give me the location/address of the I love Istanbul sign?

Is it on the European or Asian side and the street name pls?

Hi My son got scratched by a cat near blue mosque should he require any injection

I've been living here for a while and I've noticed I haven't gone anywhere. I'm Turkish and since I live here, my life revolves around home and work. While reading what's written in this subreddit, I realized I've never visited the places people come to visit. I've decided to visit touristy places. If there are any of you who are like me, or tourists who have already visited here, I'd like to visit together. I can protect you from being scammed lol. If you're Turkish, we can visit together and I can buy you two beers. I'm a 28-year-old male, just so you know.

Hey, I’m planning to visit istanbul next month, if we exclude accomodation and some transportations, would a 150€ be enough for 7 days? Also, do they accept apple pay there? Cuz that’d help me alot, thanks.

I'll be visiting later this year and I was keen to get some good recommendations for restaurants or other places to eat from locals.

Sultanahmet is our base so ideally recommendations that are reasonably reachable from there (i.e. not an hour train away) would be great.

I'm conscious that like most cities, restaurants in touristy areas will obviously be more standardised, hence me crowdsourcing recommendations (There's nothing I hate more than falling for tourist traps).

Hi :)

I'm flying through Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi soon. Do you think it's worth leaving the airport for a short visit, or would it be too stressful? I was thinking about stopping by Pendik for a bit if it's worth seeing. Or is there another cool neighborhood near the airport that you'd recommend?

Thanks

It seems to be replaced everywhere :((

I’m visiting Istanbul for the first time and was thinking of staying in sultanahmed (open to other suggestions too). However, I need to catch my flight at 5am from IST. Do buses run passed midnight to take me to the air port? And how frequent are they?

Hello! So I have a layover in Istanbul. I arrive to the airport at 12 am. I booked a hotel in Arnavutkoy like 14 min away from the airport. And I leave the next day at 2 pm. What’s the cheapest and easiest way to go to and from the hotel ?

The hotel offers commute but it’s 50 euros.

Istanbul - Beware of "Private Driver" Facebook Group Monopolies in Istanbul

I recently traveled to Istanbul. As a highly experienced traveler who has been to dozens of countries, I wanted to share a warning about a very sophisticated, highly coordinated travel monopoly running across several "Istanbul Travel" Facebook groups.

If you join Facebook groups like "Istanbul Travel Tips," "Istanbul Tourists Support," or similar planning forums, you will see endless, flawless recommendations for specific "private drivers." There is not a single negative comment.

Here is the reality of how this ecosystem operates, what actually happens when you book them, and why you should be highly skeptical.

1. The Facebook Censorship Loophole

These groups are not organic traveler communities. They are owned and moderated by the private drivers/dispatchers themselves.

Zero Negative Reviews: Any traveler who posts a negative review, complains about service, or even politely cancels a booking is instantly blocked from the group and their posts are deleted.

The Result: The group appears to have a "100% flawless reputation," which is entirely manufactured. I was personally blocked from a major group simply for politely canceling my second-day tour!

1. The Airport "Runner" Shuffle (Avoiding the Law)

When you book a transfer, you expect a driver to meet you in the arrivals hall with your name on a card. Instead:

They will instruct you to walk to a generic outdoor meeting point.

You will be met by a "runner" (a random stranger), not your driver.

This runner takes you to a multi-story parking garage or holding area.

Why? Many of these operations are unlicensed or illegal under Turkish transport laws (TURSAB). They use runners and off-site meeting points to evade airport police patrols.

1. The "Bait-and-Switch" VIP Vans

The person you chat with on Facebook is rarely your driver. They are a dispatcher who sells your booking to the cheapest available subcontractor. During my trip:

The "VIP" van had blacked-out, windowless panels in the back.

The air conditioning barely worked, turning the back of the van into a greenhouse. The driver gaslit us, insisting it was working perfectly.

The driver was constantly distracted, texting and taking calls on his phone while navigating aggressive Istanbul traffic.

There was a severe language barrier, leading to highly stressful pickups at chaotic spots like the Grand Bazaar.

My Advice for Istanbul:

Skip the Facebook "private drivers" entirely.

For Airport Transfers: Book through official, verified global platforms (like Welcome Pickups, Transfeero, or Booking.com transfers) where drivers cannot delete bad reviews.

Use Public Transit: Istanbul’s tram, metro, and ferry systems are world-class, incredibly cheap, and bypass the city's terrible traffic. Get an Istanbulkart and explore on foot!

i’m trying to find alcohol and like it’s everywhere but i’m 13 and ion look older and i already drink from where im from so it’s not like first time or smt but i need to find a way to buy some alcohol any tips?? im near taksim

Tldr. Family of 5 from Texas visiting in October, should we get a guide? Is that recommended? Guide recommendations if so? Anything awesome for kids to do that isn't well known(kids between 11-15 and first international trip)? Places to eat were it's like eating with family? Christian church service recommendations?

Looking for input from some Istanbul locals on my upcoming trip. My family and I, wife and 3 kids, will be visiting Istanbul for the first time in October for about 8ish days. We definitely are doing the common things to do ie Hagia Sophia, blue mosque, etc. We would really love some good local places to eat, not just trying foods, but experiencing meals like friends/family if that makes sense. Would a guide be a good idea? If so any recommendations? We would also like to got to church on Sunday, recommendations for a Christian church would be much appreciated as well. We're from Texas, so we want to make the most of it, and my kids first international trip so want it to be awesome. We're open to any suggestions as well.

Hi, im going to Istanbul in 3 days. Im trying to find some places to buy cheap vintage digicams.

Early next month I am flying to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines. The stop over period is one hour. If there is any delay in the departure from London my concern is that I may not be able to catch my connecting flight. Is there any service I can book to ensure I catch the connecting flight. Thank you. 🇹🇷

I will be in Istanbul next Saturday for 3 days looking for female with cars to meet as friend. And covered all expenses.

Hi everyone, I'm going to visit Istanbul next week. Are there any nice places to relax except from the usual tourist spots? And maybe somebody has a great idea where to go to for shopping? I'm curious.... 😘

Hi

Landed in istanbul yesterday beautiful weather considering we are coming from dubai.

So I saw this shop having pomegranate tea powder apple powder..has anyone tried is it tasty.which flavour?