Commute

What's the fastest way to go to Kadikoy from Beyoglu?

Before midnight:  I'm assuming you already have an Istanbul card with credit in...

How to get to my hotel in Sultanahmet from Ataturk Airport by taxi / cab?

Right outside the airport, you will see many taxi-cabs lined up. You can probably find...

How do you hail a taxi in Istanbul without a phone?

Usually the cab drivers honk anyone, who looks like they are looking for a cab....

Does Istanbul have any hourly rental car services like Zip Car?

If it does, I haven't seen one. Taxis are pretty cheap here, so most people use them...

What is the best type of public transportation for moving around in Istanbul?

The city has extensive bus lines, metrobus lines, 2 underground metros, two tramvays, a...

Not so good with directions. Is it hard to navigate the city?

If you are coming with your own car, or thinking about rent a car, its really hard...

What is the bus situation in Istanbul?

There are a ton of buses and they go pretty much everywhere. You can find the bus...

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