RICK STEVES ISTANBUL

I’ve used his guides many times for the historical sites and neighbourhood maps. I haves used for hotels or restaurants though.

Very informative

As always from Rick Steve's guides: well-written, informative, succinct with many useful links. Easy to read while on the plane or train. I particularly enjoyed the free App "Rick Steve's Audio Europe". I downloaded the discussions about Istanbul (City Guide, Cheap Eats et al) onto my phone and listened before leaving home. Invaluable information, such as the best time to visit the Blue Mosque (apparently, not in the morning when cruise liners disgorge thousands of passengers to rush there). I first discovered Rick Steve's Guides a few years ago when travelling to Spain. In my view, his guides are essential and on-the-go-friendly, supplementing the bulky Fodor and Rough Guide travel books which I leave at home when I head for the airport.

Rick Steves is always the best option for travel guides, but this Istanbul book is too outdated. Incorrect opening hours, prices, and needs updates for new mosque and the new airport, etc.

Very in depth review of Istanbul - gives very good detail on local customs, what to do in a short period of time, practical shopping tips. Unfortunately with the recent unrest, had to cancel our vacation. Hopefully can assess its accuracy one of these days