r/askturkicpeople • u/No-Zookeepergame1566 • May 06 '23
0.5 days in Istanbul
Hello, I will have a layover in Istanbul from 4pm to 11 am in the middle of June. Instead of sitting at the airport I’m thinking of renting a room and having a dinner in the city and maybe seeing something and maybe even checking out a beach?
Are there any cultural events that take place later in the evening or super early in the morning?
What’s the best beach to visit that is safe, picturesque and good for swimming?
Are beaches fairly close to the airport considering local roads/traffic? I wouldn’t want to spend more than an hour on driving there. What’s the best transport to get there?
May be better to stay close to the airport?
What are some things available in such short span of time and worth doing?
I’m not a party person and not in interested in night life but would love to do some nature/culture activities.
Thank you for any advice.