Love colours? Here is a list of 10 Instagrammable locations in Istanbul. 

Arnavutköy

Balat

İstanbul

Karaköy

Sultanahmet

Kuzguncuk

Colourful Buildings in Istanbul

5. Balat Renkli Evler - Coloured Houses of Balat

4. Merdivenli Yokuş Evleri - Kiremit Street

Merdivenli Yokus (the inclination with stairs) is one of the first things that should come to mind when we talk about Balat. It is the symbol of the Balat neighbourhood of Istanbul and is where the most famous pictures of Balat are taken. The houses on the Merdivenli Yokus have been included by UNESCO World Heritage and restored according to the original.

6. Özel Fener Rum Ortaokulu ve Lisesi - Phanar Greek Orthodox college

7. Dimitrie Cantemir Museum Cafe & İncir Ağacı Cafe

A famous street seen all over social media. Kaftan Street is Üsküdar's most beautiful street Opening to the Sea.

One of the iconic and most photographed places in Istanbul is the houses on Kiremit street. Pastel-painted houses make a lively street scene. It is such a quiet and relaxing area to stay in, in between the locals, away from the busy city.

Tip: Go early as it’s a popular photographed location. 

Phanar Greek Orthodox College or Phanar Roman Orthodox Lyceum, known in Greek as the Great School of the Nation and Patriarchal Academy of Constantinople. Founded in 1454, just after the Fall of Constantinople. It is the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul, Turkey.

9. Ben'den Cafe & Lavanten Cafe - Karaköy

Set on a particularly picturesque curve of the Bosphorus in Besiktas on Istanbul’s European side, Arnavutköy is one of Istanbul’s most beautiful – and most overlooked – neighbourhoods.

There is no place that reflects the mystery and charm of Istanbul more than the Kybele Hotel. It is a jewel box filled with treasures. 

Unwind after a hectic day by sipping on to some warm and comforting coffee at Kybele Cafe. Housed inside the chic Kybele hotel, this cafe offers a range of beverages and coffee variations to choose from. 

The ambience and the atmosphere are awesome. You will see thousands of lampshades, antiques, and cameras all over the cafe. Don’t forget to take photos with the gorgeous cheerful vibrant colour backgrounds.

The best time is during spring is when the flowers are in bloom. 

Super cute house with blooming flowers. Romantic Hotel Istanbul, located in Sultanahmet", is an Ottoman stone mansion built in the beginning of the 20th century.

It is a quiet neighbourhood with streets lined with antique Ottoman wooden houses. Kuzguncuk

The İncir Ağacı (Fig Tree) Cafe with its colourful stairs and Balat Antique Café, famous for its colorful umbrellas, have become the most frequently visited places for photographers. You can also have a pleasant time in these two cafes located side by side.

The streets of Karaköy are charming and funky. Here you will find that famous spot with picturesque umbrellas, cute wall art, live music with cute cafes. 

Arnavutköy is famous for its wooden yalis, Ottoman-era mansions built from timber and embellished with Art Nouveau decorations.

Colourful Buildings in Istanbul

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