Liezl Lotter

Interesting building with beautiful views of both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Can be reached by ferry from Karakoy only. Tickets included entry to tower, ferry ticket and audio guide/earphones - cost was TL1410 last week.

This place is perfect for changing money/forex as you will get the best exchange rates here. Beware of store keepers though as they tend to inflate prices and rip off tourists. More affordable shops are found just behind the Grand Bazaar, but it’s advisable to shop around as you can often find items at slightly better prices if you try different stores.

It was lovely to see and was not too busy.