What's Taksim like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Taksim, especially its cafes and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. Top places to visit include Taksim Square. There's plenty more to see, including Demiroren Istiklal and Cicek Pasaji.
How to get to Taksim
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim
- Istanbul (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Taksim
Getting to Taksim on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Taksim Station
- Findikli Station
- Kabatas Station
Things to see and do in and around Taksim
What to see in Taksim
- Taksim Square
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- Taksim Gezi Park
- Istanbul Technical University
Things to do in Taksim
- Demiroren Istiklal
- Cicek Pasaji
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Abdi Ipekci Street
Other popular Taksim attractions
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
- Macka Park
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bosphorus