For nomads & remote workers
Make Istanbul
work for you.
Your guide to living and working in Istanbul. Where to stay, how to get connected, where to work and what to sort out when you arrive.
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Where are you in your Istanbul plans?
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Planning a stay
Choose a neighbourhood, work out a budget and understand your visa options.
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Arriving soon
Get from the airport, get online and sort out your first few days.
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Seeing the city
Tickets, opening hours and which passes are worth it.
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Living & working here
Find a workspace, manage everyday essentials and meet people.
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Before you book a place
Choose the neighbourhood
before the apartment.
Think about where you will work, how you want to spend your evenings and which journeys you will make every day. Use the area guides to narrow your search, then read the rental checklist before sending a deposit.
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Practical guides for your stay
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Bosphorus Cruise Prices 2026: Public Ferry 340 TL, Tours from $9
Foreigners pay 340 TL (2 h) or 640 TL (6 h) on the public Şehir Hatları ferry. Tour boats from $9, dinner cruises from $31. Official tariff, Oct 2026.
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Galata Tower Tickets 2026: €30, Hours, Müzekart, and When to Go
Galata Tower charges foreign visitors €30 and is open 08:30 to 23:00, last entry 22:00. Müzekart works by day. Booth or online, the best time to go, and what the view is worth. Checked 2 Oct 2026.
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Istanbul Museum Pass vs E-pass vs Tourist Pass: Which Pays Off (2026)
Museum Pass €105, E-pass from €125, Tourist Pass from €149. Gate prices for the big sites, the break-even point for each pass, and which one to buy for 2, 3 or 5 days.
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Maiden's Tower Tickets 2026: €27 Entry, 110 TL Boat, Hours, Timetable
Official price, boat timetable from Karaköy and Salacak, what is inside and the cheaper way to see it. Checked 27 Oct 2026.
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Istanbul Hamam Prices 2026: 10 Historic Baths Checked
Door price vs GetYourGuide for the main Istanbul hamams, checked 25 Oct 2026. Our pick: Gedikpaşa, €70 with free cancellation. On a budget: about €18 at a Sinan bath.
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Money
Employer of Record (EOR) in Turkey: Costs, Providers, When You Need One
Hire one person in Turkey without a company: six EOR providers compared on list fees and Turkey coverage, the legal employer costs, notice and severance rules, and a cost calculator.
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For a longer-term move
Considering Turkish tax residency?
Explore the foreign-income exemption, check which eligibility questions apply to you and prepare for a conversation with a qualified adviser.
Who's writing this
Written from Istanbul
Nomad Istanbul is written by a small Turkish-born team living in Istanbul. We write the guides we would send a friend moving here: choosing a neighbourhood, sorting out a SIM, finding a workspace and understanding the paperwork.
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