Israa's Uskudar Guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful view from the terrace, family friendly with a small play area, very nice breakfast
Katibim Cafe Hookah
No:53 Üsküdar Harem Sahil YoluBeautiful view from the terrace, family friendly with a small play area, very nice breakfast
Suppa Cafe & Lounge
No:3 Beylerbeyi İskele Cd.Stunning view and delicious breakfast
The new gastronomy street and hub of Uskudar, beautiful bookshops, cafes and dessert places..
Uncular Caddesi
Uncular CaddesiThe new gastronomy street and hub of Uskudar, beautiful bookshops, cafes and dessert places..
Best and oldest Turkish sweets place! Make sure you try their Kunefe and Al Aala trileçe!
Hafiz Mustafa 1864
No:42 Hakimiyeti Milliye Cd.Best and oldest Turkish sweets place! Make sure you try their Kunefe and Al Aala trileçe!
Kudus Han
43a Selam-ı Ali Efendi CaddesiDelicious Palestinian food.
Dilruba Fethipaşa
Fethi Paşa KorusuReasonable prices and beautiful view! Open buffet breakfast on sundays.
Soulmate Coffee
No:23/A Selam-ı Ali Efendi CaddesiNice coffee shop with good coffee.
A historic ottoman mansion turned into a restaurant with great food and amazing view
Nilhan Sultan Köşkü Paşalimanı
No: 96 Paşa Limanı CaddesiA historic ottoman mansion turned into a restaurant with great food and amazing view
Zekibey İskender
1 Tavukçu Bakkal Sk.Traditional Turkish food of high quality
Heep's Coffee
Very good coffee and right opposite the Bosphorus.
Limon Pide Kebap Evi
8 Selmanağa Bostanı Sk.Delicious traditional Turkish food
Helvacı Ali 1900
Historic Helva (Traditional semolina dessert) place
Urfalı Kasım Usta
Delicious traditional Turkish grills and liver
Ozbolu Lokantasi
11 Atlas Sk.Üsküdar’s oldest lokanta (buffet style home made Turkish food)
arze
Delicious vegetarian Lebanese food
A beautiful project by the Municipality, a library/restauarant /exhibition place/museum. Definitely worth a visit!
Nevmekan Sahil
No:2 Şemsi Paşa Cd.A beautiful project by the Municipality, a library/restauarant /exhibition place/museum. Definitely worth a visit!
The best çiğköfte you can have in Istanbul, a must try! Ask for the special (Özel) one.
Semsur Cig Kofte
The best çiğköfte you can have in Istanbul, a must try! Ask for the special (Özel) one.
A cafe situated in a traditional old Hammam overlooking the new Uskudar square
Üsküdar Sahaflar Kahvesi
A cafe situated in a traditional old Hammam overlooking the new Uskudar square
A project done by Uskudar municipality, the cafe is fully run by special needs staff
Tebessüm Kahvesi
A project done by Uskudar municipality, the cafe is fully run by special needs staff
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic mosque with a calming atmosphere.
For those interested they hold a dhikr circle (halaqa) every thursday after Isha prayer.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Complejo de la Mezquita Yeni Valide
Beautiful historic mosque with a calming atmosphere.
For those interested they hold a dhikr circle (halaqa) every thursday after Isha prayer.
The most famous mosque in Uskudar
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mezquita de Mihrimah Sultan
The most famous mosque in Uskudar
Üsküdar Seaside
Beautiful seaside with a beautiful view with walking distance to the apartment
Europe’s biggest mosque, has a nice park and playground for kids, a cafe with a stunning view, a library and the museum of Islamic heritage inside.
Çamlıca Camii
No:6 Ferah Yolu SokakEurope’s biggest mosque, has a nice park and playground for kids, a cafe with a stunning view, a library and the museum of Islamic heritage inside.
Shows the traditional art of kite making, a kite making workshop for children can be booked
Uskudar Belediyesi Mehmet Naci Akoz Ucurtma Muzesi
No:12 Bakıcı SokakShows the traditional art of kite making, a kite making workshop for children can be booked
Şemsi Paşa Camii
A beautiful mosque designed by Sinan right on the seaside!
A beautiful library/cafe/restaurant with very reasonable prices. Has a kids play area, beautiful outdoor garden with stunning view, art gallery and a free museum about the powerful women in the ottoman empire.
Nevmekan Sahil
No:2 Şemsi Paşa Cd.A beautiful library/cafe/restaurant with very reasonable prices. Has a kids play area, beautiful outdoor garden with stunning view, art gallery and a free museum about the powerful women in the ottoman empire.
Kız kulesi or Maiden’s Tower is Üsküdar’s jewel and a must see attraction, it’s only a few minutes walk from the apartment on the coast. It has recently been renovated and was reopened beginning of May 2023, there’s a light and laser show that takes everyday at 10 PM, you can take a boat and go visit the tower from inside.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kızkulesi
Salacak MevkiiKız kulesi or Maiden’s Tower is Üsküdar’s jewel and a must see attraction, it’s only a few minutes walk from the apartment on the coast. It has recently been renovated and was reopened beginning of May 2023, there’s a light and laser show that takes everyday at 10 PM, you can take a boat and go visit the tower from inside.
The most famous mosque in Uskudar, the area of Aziz Mahmut Hudayi is named after the mosque where the famous scholar is buried, this place holds a special place in the Muslim world.
They gold a Dhikr circle (Halaqa) every sunday after Fair prayer.
Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi, Aziz Mahmut Efendi Sokağı, 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turquía
The most famous mosque in Uskudar, the area of Aziz Mahmut Hudayi is named after the mosque where the famous scholar is buried, this place holds a special place in the Muslim world.
They gold a Dhikr circle (Halaqa) every sunday after Fair prayer.
A beautiful palace that served as a summer house to the ottoman sultans, it features stunning views of the Bosphorus and beautiful garden with a cafe that serves breakfast.
Beylerbeyi, Beylerbeyi Sarayı Müzesi, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Turquía
A beautiful palace that served as a summer house to the ottoman sultans, it features stunning views of the Bosphorus and beautiful garden with a cafe that serves breakfast.
Ayazma Mosque
Beautiful historic mosque that’s been renovated recently
An old Hammam converted into a manuscripts and old books market, very beautiful and worth a visit
Üsküdar Sahaflar Çarşısı
An old Hammam converted into a manuscripts and old books market, very beautiful and worth a visit
Neighbourhoods
Authentic neighbourhood, not touristic, full of beautiful mosques and has incredible beautiful Bosphorous views.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Üsküdar
Authentic neighbourhood, not touristic, full of beautiful mosques and has incredible beautiful Bosphorous views.
Very nice colorful neighborhood within walking distance to the apartment full of trendy cafes.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kuzguncuk
Very nice colorful neighborhood within walking distance to the apartment full of trendy cafes.
Shopping Mall
It’s walking distance from the apartment, has a food court, cinema, restaurants and different shops and cafes (starbucks)
NevÇarşı Üsküdar
No:35, 34672 Çavuşdere Cd.It’s walking distance from the apartment, has a food court, cinema, restaurants and different shops and cafes (starbucks)
One of Istanbul’s biggest and best shopping malls, 15 mins taxi drive from the apartment and half an hour by metro.
Full of restaurants and cafe, Starbucks, shake shack burger, KidZania which is the ultimate entertainment city for children, cinema, an official Lego store and an official Apple Store.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Akasya
25 Çeçen Sok.One of Istanbul’s biggest and best shopping malls, 15 mins taxi drive from the apartment and half an hour by metro.
Full of restaurants and cafe, Starbucks, shake shack burger, KidZania which is the ultimate entertainment city for children, cinema, an official Lego store and an official Apple Store.
Parque Nautilus Avm
14 Fatih Sk.Nice mall one station away from Uskudar, has a cinema, food court and Decathlon.
A beautiful little place in the heart of Uskudar selling local designer stuff and souvenirs
Tabi Tasarım Dükkan
A beautiful little place in the heart of Uskudar selling local designer stuff and souvenirs
An old traditional food market that has everything you’ll need and nice restaurants too
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uskudar Fishermen's Market
Selam-ı Ali Efendi CaddesiAn old traditional food market that has everything you’ll need and nice restaurants too
Mimar Sinan Çarşısı
A new shopping centre in the heart of Uskudar square
The most famous Turkish modest clothes wear band for Hijabis within walking distance!
Modanisa Üsküdar Mağazası
The most famous Turkish modest clothes wear band for Hijabis within walking distance!
Park
Beautiful park with an amazing view of the Bosphorous and 15Temmuz bridge. 20 mins walk from the apartment or 10 minutes by bus.
Nakkastepe Millet Bahcesi - Nakkastepe Peoples Park
No:4 Gümüşyolu Çıkmazı SokakBeautiful park with an amazing view of the Bosphorous and 15Temmuz bridge. 20 mins walk from the apartment or 10 minutes by bus.
Beautiful view of the Bosphorous and very nice walking trail, and a great restaurant up hill with an amazing view
Fethi Paşa Korusu
Fethi Paşa KorusuBeautiful view of the Bosphorous and very nice walking trail, and a great restaurant up hill with an amazing view
Great traditional Turkish Bath
Very nice old Hammam with separate sections for men and women, very reasonable prices and popular among the locals
Şifa TURKISH BATH
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Useful Applications
For groceries and restaurants delivery: Yemek Sepeti, Getir. For taxis: BiTaksi, itaksi. For transport and getting around: Citymapper
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Istanbul Card
The ultimate card for public transports, works for Buses, Metro, Marmaray and ferry boats. Can buy it from any Metro station. You can use Citymapper application to know how to navigate the city.