Winner of The Observer Travelex Best Guidebook Award, Time Out Istanbul has been written and researched by local residents of this ancient, continent-straddling metropolis. From gazing at the mosques of Sultanahmet to bargain-hunting at the Grand Bazaar and boozing in Beyoglu, our writers offer the definitive picture of Turkey's cultural capital.

The Istanbul Guide includes:
- all the unmissable sights - magnificent Byzantine frescoes, soaring Ottoman mosques and traffic-free islands
- a comprehensive review of the restaurant scene, from budget meze platters to lavish Ottoman feasts
- places to stay - from palatial retreats to backpacker dorms
- the lowdown on the best and worst of the Grand Bazaar
- coverage of the city's vibrant nightlife, including belly-dance cabaret, rooftop bar-hopping and 24-hour Turkish hamams
... all with details of opening times, prices and transport.