Büyükada Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal residential area with houses, a church, and a marina.
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with arches, a pier with a boat, and a distant city skyline.
A historic stone building complex with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by dense evergreen trees on a hillside.
A coastal cityscape with a dense urban area, a green hill with scattered buildings, and a clear blue sea.

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Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Sultanahmet Square – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Taksim

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Kadıköy

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

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Beşiktaş

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

A historic mosque with three minarets and a large dome, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Istanbul City Center

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square, and jump on the metro at Vezneciler Subway Station or Aksaray Station to see more of the city.

Triada Hotel Buyukada

Triada Hotel Buyukada

Buyukada Adalar
The price is NZ$135 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$135
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Adalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"We stayed at the "Deluxe" Bungalows and I have to say that we were quite disappointed. The price we paid for the rooms did not meet our expectations at all. The rooms are very small. The mattress is old and not comfortable and small and the pillows were not of good quality either. The bathroom was ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Triada Hotel Buyukada
Villa Rıfat Büyükada

Villa Rıfat Büyükada

Yilmaz Türk Cd. 82 Adalar Istanbul
The price is NZ$120 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$120
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Adalar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Villa Rıfat Büyükada
Büyükada Splendid Palace Hotel

Büyükada Splendid Palace Hotel

23 Nisan Cad. No: 39 Adalar Istanbul
The price is NZ$335 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$335
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Adalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"cute hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Büyükada Splendid Palace Hotel
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Ece Suit Büyükada

Ece Suit Büyükada

Zagnos Pasa Cd. no 10 Büyükada Adalar Istanbul
Stay at this aparthotel in Adalar. Enjoy a garden, concierge services and patios. Popular attractions Dock Square and Adalar Museum are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (68 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, very cosy , central location"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Ece Suit Büyükada
Bird Nest Suite

Bird Nest Suite

Dolapdere Cd. No 196 Istanbul Istanbul
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and ...
Bird Nest Suite
Meroddi Beyoğlu Residence

Meroddi Beyoğlu Residence

Piyalepasa Bulvari Istanbul
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower ...
Meroddi Beyoğlu Residence
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Stay near popular Büyükada attractions

Dilburnu Recreation Area

8.8/10 (10 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Dilburnu Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Adalar.
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Activities

Istanbul: Bursa Grand Mosque, Koza Han, Cumalıkızık Village Tour

Istanbul: Bursa Grand Mosque, Koza Han, Cumalıkızık Village Tour

NZ$100
per adult
Istanbul: Bursa Grand Mosque, Koza Han, Cumalıkızık Village Tour
Prices Island tour in Istanbul

Full-Day Tour of Princes' Islands & Büyükada

NZ$140
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour of Princes' Islands & Büyükada
Horse and carriage on Büyükada Island

A Day in a Princes Islands (Economic Tour)

NZ$100
per adult
A Day in a Princes Islands (Economic Tour)
2 Day Cappadocia Tour Included Turkish Bath Hot Air Balloon Ride

2-Day Cappadocia Tour - Turkish Bath and Balloon Ride Included

NZ$2,015
per adult
2-Day Cappadocia Tour - Turkish Bath and Balloon Ride Included
Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire - Tour

Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire

NZ$883
per traveller
Coffee Addict: How Turkish Coffee Destroyed an Empire
Cappadocia Legend : 2 Days Travel with Balloon Ride Option

2 Days Cappadocia Tour with Balloon Ride Option

NZ$1,453
per adult
2 Days Cappadocia Tour with Balloon Ride Option
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent mosque, a bridge, and a bustling harbor.

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