Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Merve
What is it like to live in Istanbul? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
It is perfect city to live because you can find everything close to each other and transportation system has improved day By day.
How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?
If you are student it costs almost 600-700 TL
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Istanbul? Is there any advice you can give?
Sometimes yes. You should not searvh on internet and directly book it. First you should go there and see the neighborhood and talk to some people you lived there before.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
You can find every cuisine. Food is perfect and felicious. You are gonna fall in love with the turkish local food.
What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?
Palaces, museums, bebek, Çengelköy, anadolu kavagi ( eat fish here), taksim (best for nightlife asmalimescit street), cevahir mall, maidens tower, princess island, kadikoy bağdat street, karaköy, eminonu
Is it good to eat out in Istanbul? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
Yes. Pasa doner in taksim. Kizilkayalar in taksim (İslak hamburger), tarihi sultamahmet koftecisi, karaköy gulluoglu baklava
Is the nightlife good in Istanbul? Where is good to go?
Yes. Asmalimescit street is full of places with good music.
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- Italiano: Esperienza a Istanbul, Turchia di Merve
- Türkçe: Merve'nin İstanbul Deneyimi
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Comments (1 comments)
You are the first to say that it costs around 600-700Lira.. Is it true? because Im a scholarship student