Top 20 Entertainment Places In Istanbul | Fun Things To Do

A complete list of entertainment places in Istanbul with photos and locations

Many entertainment places, such as Galata Tower, Dolma Baghce Palace, mosques, bazaars and amusement parks, have turned this city into a legendary city.

You can enjoy the fun places during your stay in this dream city. Enjoyable and diverse recreations are among the most important reasons for the attractiveness of Istanbul. In this article on the Travelling Topic, I will give you information about the entertainment places in Istanbul.

1- Istanbul dolphinarium

Istanbul Dolphinarium is one of the most popular fun places in Istanbul, which is located in the Ayub district along the Golden Horn. This place is known as the largest indoor dolphinarium in Europe. You can watch the dolphin show, swim with them, take pictures and even do dolphin therapy at Istanbul Dolphinarium.

You can visit Istanbul Dolphinarium in all seasons of the year. Usually, in Dolphinarium, four shows of the stunts of the fur-clad jaws, exercise of the porpoises, the song of the white whale, and the movements of the dolphins are displayed for the visitors. 

Location: Şenlikköy, Florya Caddesi, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd. No:93, 34153 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey

2- Istanbul Vampire House

Istanbul Vampire House is one of the different and scary places. If you like to experience high adrenaline, this place is the right option for you. There are several rooms in the vampire house designed with a dark atmosphere, scary creatures and strange objects. The goal of this game is to solve the puzzle in a limited time, and you have to go through the stages in order by solving the puzzles of each room and finding the clues and finishing the game. Of course, the scary atmosphere of the house will prevent you from concentrating.

The Istanbul Vampire House is located on Taksim Street, there are currently more than 10 horror houses operating in Istanbul, but the Vampire House is the most famous of them.

Location: 11, Kocatepe, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey, Aydede Cd., 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

3- BOSPHORUS CRUISE

Certainly, boating in the Istanbul Bosphorus is one of the most popular, unique and exciting entertainments in Istanbul. Boat tours usually start from the eastern side of the Galata Bridge and continue to the entrance of the Bosphorus. Bosphorus is one of the most attractive entertainment places in Istanbul, and it separates the city into the two continents of Asia and Europe.

By boarding public cruise ships, you can enjoy seeing the city’s most beautiful sights, including historical sites, Ottoman palaces, museums, and the soothing sound of the sea. This sightseeing tour in Istanbul’s Bosphorus usually starts in the evening and lasts for three hours.

You can watch the sunset in the middle of the Bosphorus by boarding these CRUISE and remember a good memory.

Location: Bağlarbaşı, Destegül Sk. No: 47/ 10, 34245 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul, Turkey

4- FORESTANBUL

Forestanbul is designed as an adventure park and is suitable for all ages. This park, with an area of 65,000 square meters, has provided a space for you to experience all kinds of activities, games, and entertainment.

In this park, you can experience different games such as paintball, walking on a rope and archery and enjoy its beautiful nature. In addition, some comfort facilities such as restaurants and cafes are also considered in this complex, and it is open to visitors on all days of the week except Mondays.

Location: Alemdağ, Mesire Alanı, 34794 Çekmeköy/İstanbul, Turkey

5- Thorium indoor snow park

It doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter; there is always snow in Istanbul Snow Park. At this park entrance, suitable equipment and clothes are provided for you, and you can have happy moments by playing slides, skiing and tubing in this complex.

Location: Turgut Özal Mh. 68. Sok. Torium AVM No:50, 34510 Esenyurt/İstanbul, Turkey

6- LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE

If you travel to Istanbul with your child, remember to visit Legoland Discovery Center. Legoland is a fun entertainment center for kids where you can enjoy building Lego castles, walls and houses.

Location: Kocatepe, Photo of, Forum Istanbul, Paşa Cd D:No: 3, 34045 İstanbul, Turkey

7- ISTANBUL TELEFERIK

Pirloti teleferik can be one of the most exciting experiences in Istanbul. This teleferik will take you from the Golden Horn beach to Pirloti Hill while you can enjoy the stunning views of Istanbul. At the top of the hill are cafes and restaurants where you can have tea and coffee and watch the Golden Beach and the surrounding islands.

This trip does not take more than 5 minutes. For more information, it is better to read the article “Cable Cars in Istanbul“.

Location: Eyüp Merkez, 34050 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Turkey

8- Galata Bridge

Galata Bridge is another entertainment place in Istanbul that can be enjoyable to walk on. Also, this bridge is one of the most popular places in the city to watch the sunset. The combination of the orange sky, the sound of the sea and seagulls will surely surprise you. In addition, there are several cafes and restaurants under the bridge that can make a happy moment for you.

Location: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Galata Köprüsü, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

9- Prince Islands

Prince Islands is one of the most popular places in Istanbul and is one of the tourist destinations. There are no cars in the Prince’s Islands, and all transportation is done by bicycle, stroller or on foot. Among the known islands of Prince, only four islands, Buyuk Ada, Hibley Ada, Burqas Ada and Kinali Ada, are inhabited, and you can visit them. 

These islands, located in the Marmara sea, have pine forests, old huts, and good weather, and historical attractions, and visiting these islands can be the best part of your trip.

To go to these islands you have to board a ship. For more information, I suggest you read the article “Istanbul Prince Islands“.

Location: Adalar/İstanbul, Turkey

10- MINIATURK

If you don’t have enough time to visit all entertainment places in Istanbul, don’t worry because I have an alternative offer for you. Miniaturk Park has gathered all the tourist attractions and symbolic places from all over Turkey in one place, and you can see all the historical buildings in full detail and even have a closer look at them from above.

Location: Sütlüce, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

11- Toy museum(İSTANBUL OYUNCAK MUZESI)

More than 4000 toys from different world nations have been collected in this unique museum, some of which date back to the 18th century. The toys in this museum are from all over the world and different eras and each hall is decorated according to a specific theme.

Location: Goztepe Mah. Omerpaşa Cad, Doktor Zeki Zeren Sokak No:17, 34730 Kadıkoy, Turkey

12- Rahmi M. Koc Museum

Rahmi Em Koc Museum, located on the shores of the Golden Horn, is the first museum in Turkey that deals with the history of transportation, industry and communication. This museum will entertain you for hours if you love old cars. In this museum, you will see all kinds of airplanes and old cars, racing cars, electric cars and old trams, motorcycles, boats and ships, small military planes and air vehicles and submarines.

Location: Piri Paşa, Hasköy Cd. No:5 D:No:5, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

13- Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum

The Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum will delight you because this museum hosts more than 50 classic cars, motorcycles and American and European trucks from the 1920s to 1960s.

In the article “Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum” I have specifically described this museum, which you will find interesting things by reading.

Location: Ferahevler, Nuri Paşa Cd. No:107, 34457 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Turkey

14- Various festivals

Various festivals and events are held in Istanbul every year, and depending on the time of your stay, you can include some of them in your list of places to visit. The variety of these festivals is excellent, and you can experience and enjoy the most popular festivals and events in Istanbul.

Istanbul Film Festival, WTA International Tennis Tournament, Istanbul Tulip Festival, Istanbul International Music Festival, Istanbul Chill-Out Festival (2-day dance festival), International Jazz Festival or Coffee Festival are among the events that can be included in the list of entertainment places.

15- Historical baths

Another best place in Istanbul is the historical baths, where you can enjoy incense, massage, and bathing in these baths, in addition to visiting the architecture, history, culture, and customs of the people of Istanbul.

Chambers Tash Bath, Hagia Sophia Khorram Sultan Bath, Suleymaniye Bath, Galatasaray Bath, Kilic Ali Pasha Istanbul Bath, Jagaloglu Bath, Kilik Bath and Most Famous Aga Hamami are among the most famous Turkish baths.

Read the following articles for more information:

1. What Is A Turkish Massage?
2. Historical Galatasaray Bath

16- Green House Garden Park (GULHANE PARK)

Green House Garden Park is far from Istanbul and is not very famous, but it is a lovely and relaxing place to visit. In the vast park area, you can see various trees, flowers, and outdoor cafes. Every year, the Istanbul Tulip Festival is held in Flower Park, and billions of tulips of 120 different types are displayed there.

Location: Cankurtaran, Kennedy Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

17- Istanbul beaches

If you are going to swim in Istanbul, Buyukcekmece beach can be a good choice for you; this beach is considered the most beautiful beach in Istanbul. Solar beach in the north of Istanbul is an excellent place to swim and enjoy the sunny weather. These two beaches are among the best and most popular beaches in Istanbul.

If you are looking for a romantic atmosphere and a sea view, the beaches of Istanbul are the best place for long walks along the shore. Istanbul beach has become a suitable space for walking, cycling and other activities. These beach parks are Amirgan Beach, Moda Beach, Ocekodar Beach Road and Taraba Beach.

Before going to the beaches of this city, you must have read the following articles to get complete information about them.

1. Is There A Beach In Istanbul?
2. Uzunkum Beach Istanbul Reviews
3. SUMA Beach Istanbul reviews
4. Buyukcekmece beach Istanbul
5. Florya Beach Istanbul
6. Dalia Beach Istanbul

18- Diving in Istanbul

Diving is another water activity in Istanbul that attracts many people. It must be said that if you are planning a budget-friendly trip, there are better choices than diving because the average cost of one dive will be between 700 and 2500 liras.

19- Emirgan Park

This park is located in the Emerigan neighborhood of Istanbul and is one of the biggest public parks in the city. Emerigan Park hosts the Tulip Festival every spring. This festival is one of the most popular in Emerigan Park in Istanbul. Also, if you go to see this park, you can see three yellow, pink and white mansions, each of which is a souvenir of the Ottoman sultans. Entrance to emerigan Park is free, and you can visit it 24 hours a day.

Location: Reşitpaşa, Emirgan Sk., 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Turkey

20- Museum of Illusions

Amusements that challenge the mind with an error of vision are fascinating, like the Museum of Illusions in Istanbul. This museum is spectacular for photography; on the other hand, it is a good place for those who have travelled with their children.

You can spend a happy hour among the fascinating and spectacular images and be away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. The entrance fee to this museum is 12 dollars, and you can visit it from 10 am to 10 pm.

Location: Asmali Mescit, İstiklal Cd. No:180 D:4B, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

In the End

There are many entertainment places in Istanbul. In this article, I tried introducing some of these places to Istanbul’s entertainment places, and hope you enjoyed it.

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