Üsküdar Travel Guide
Istanbul





Popular places to visit

Bosphorus Bridge
Travel from Europe to Asia on the first bridge to connect the two continents, admire the bridge from below during a cruise and visit centuries-old buildings.

Beylerbeyi Palace
Istanbul’s famous old Ottoman summer palace offers a grand view of the Bosphorus Strait and the Old City, as seen from the Asian side of this multi-continental city.

Adile Sultan Palace
Find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Adile Sultan Palace. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Çamlıca Hill
You can find out about the history of Istanbul when you stop by Çamlıca Hill. Amble around the area's seaside or experience its musical theatre.

Kuleli Military School
You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Kuleli Military School. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Emaar Square Mall
During your trip to Istanbul, you can do some window-shopping at Emaar Square Mall. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Things to do

3 Hours Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Stop in Asia Side

Istanbul: Zipline Adventure with Bosphorus View

2 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Istanbul

Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town

Istanbul: Camlica Tower Entry with Optional Dining Choices
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Other neighbourhoods around Üsküdar

Nişantaşı
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.

Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beşiktaş
Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.