Where To Watch Sunset In Istanbul? | Top 5 Places
Best sunset photo spots Istanbul
Watching the sunset in Istanbul after a busy day can relieve your fatigue and give you renewed energy.
Sunset occurs at different times in different seasons. So you need to know when to go to the places I will introduce below to see the sunset.
In the table below, I have listed the sunset times in different seasons in Istanbul:
| Around 17:30 | Winter |
| Around 19 | Spring |
| Around 20:30 | Summer |
| Around 19 | Fall |
You can visit the website timeanddate.com to know the time of sunrise and sunset.
Where to watch sunset in Istanbul?
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There are many places in Istanbul where you can watch the sunset, but some of them have a better view than others, which I am going to introduce to you in this article.
Bosphorus Bridge (15 Temmuz Şehitler Bridge)
In my opinion, the best place to see the sunset in Istanbul is the Bosphorus Bridge. When I was in Istanbul, I went from the Asian side to the European side through the Bosphorus Bridge and witnessed the sunset.
When I was on the top of this bridge, the sun was shining like a golden horn, and everything was golden.
This will be the best view of your life, so the first place you should go to see the sunset in Istanbul is this bridge.
On this bridge, there is a unique walking path through which you can go to the middle of the bridge and watch the sunset.
To go to this bridge, you can take the M2 metro line in Taksim Square, get off at Zincirlikuyu station, and walk a little to reach this bridge.
Location of the Bosphorus Bridge
Istanbul beaches
Sitting on the sands of the Istanbul beaches at sunset can become one of the most memorable moments of your life.
True Blue Beach is one of the most attractive beaches in Istanbul for watching the sunset. You can sit on the benches on this beach and watch the sunset.
Around this beach, there are also many green grass and trees where you can walk and talk with your friends.
In the summer of 2023, when I was on this beach, a music festival was also held there, but since I am not familiar with the Turkish language, I could not understand the name of this festival. Still, you should know that on some days of the summer, there are festivals on this beach. There will be music that you can join and dance with your friends after watching the sunset.
To go to this beach, just take metro line B2 and get off at Göztepe station and take line M12 and get off at Yıl Parkı and walk a little to reach this beach.
To see the exact address of this beach, you can click on the following link:
Other beaches in Istanbul where you can go to see the sunset are as follows:
| Non Stop Beach | Uzunya Plajı | Suma beach |
| Heybeliada | Burc Beach | Burgaz Island |
| Kınalıada | Florya Güneş Beach | Büyükada |
Pierre Loti hill
If you have traveled to Istanbul with your partner, the best place to watch the sunset is Lovers Hill or Pierre Loti Hill.
This hill is located in the European part of Istanbul, from where you can see the entire Bosphorus Strait at sunset. You can see the ships passing through the Bosphorus Strait at sunset, creating a beautiful scene.
On this hill, there are cafes, restaurants, hotels, and historical places that you can visit after sunset.
The exciting thing about this hill is that you can go to this hill using a cable car. You can also ride the cable car at sunset and witness the sunset from a height, reach the hill after sunset, and visit the tourist attractions on this hill.
To go to the hill, just take tram line T15 at Eyüpsultan station. Get off the Teleferik and go to this hill using the cable car.
For more information about this hill, read the articles “Cable Cars in Istanbul” and “Pierre Loti Hill Istanbul.”
Cruise ship
One of the most attractive options for watching the sunset in Istanbul is to board a cruise ship.
There are two types of ships in Istanbul. Some of the ships are owned by the municipality, which is cheap and suitable for a simple and cheap trip, but if you don’t want to experience a simple trip, you should board the cruise ships that are located at Eminonu Pier.
These ships start their journey at sunset and continue until midnight.
You can see the sunset from the middle of the sea in the Bosphorus Strait, participate in the celebrations held on these ships, and experience a memorable night.
To go to Eminonu pier, you can take the metro line M2 and get off at Eminonu.
Mikla Restaurant
Mikla Restaurant is located on the upper floors of the Marmara Pera Hotel. When I went to this restaurant, I did not expect to see such a beautiful scene, and I accidentally found out that this restaurant is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Istanbul.
If you like to watch the sunset while eating, I suggest you go to this restaurant.
To go to this restaurant, you need to go to Odakule station using the T2 tram line, get off the tram there, and walk a little to reach this restaurant.
Location of pier Mikla restaurant
All in all
The orange sky at sunset is gorgeous. Patches of clouds in the sky at sunset create a beautiful scene.
Where do you think is the best place to watch the sunset in Istanbul? I request you to answer the question “Where to watch sunset in Istanbul” in the comment section and comment your opinion.
If you are interested in this city, I suggest you read the article “Which Part Of Istanbul Is In Europe?” to learn more about the beauty this city of Istanbul.
