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. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Taksim Square and Bosphorus. There's plenty more to see, including Demiroren Istiklal and Madame Tussauds Istanbul.
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
- Bosphorus
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- St. Antoine Cathedral
Things to do in Taksim
- Demiroren Istiklal
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Pera Museum
- Abdi Ipekci Street
Other popular Taksim attractions
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Japon Kultur Merkezi
- Cicek Pasaji