Istanbul for patients
Discover Istanbul – between appointments
Your treatment with Dr. Coşkun takes place in one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Here are sights, restaurants from the MICHELIN Guide Türkiye 2026 and ideas for excursions – each with a short note on what to keep in mind around your procedure.
Worth seeing in Istanbul
SultanahmetHagia Sophia – nearly 1,500 years of history
Built as a church in the 6th century, later a mosque, a museum and today a mosque again – the symbol of the old city. Please respect prayer times and the dress code.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
SultanahmetTopkapı Palace – home of the sultans
For centuries the centre of Ottoman power: courtyards, pavilions, the treasury and wonderful views of the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. Allow at least half a day.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
SultanahmetBasilica Cistern – the sunken palace
A 6th-century underground reservoir with hundreds of columns and the famous Medusa heads. Pleasantly cool – ideal on hot days.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
BeyoğluGalata Tower – Istanbul from above
The medieval tower above Karaköy offers a 360° view of the Golden Horn, the old city and the Bosphorus. Best in the early evening as the city lights up.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
Eminönü / BeşiktaşBosphorus cruise – between Europe and Asia
A public ferry or sightseeing boat passes palaces, wooden mansions and fortresses along the shore. Relaxing and with little walking – easy even while you recover.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
BeyazıtGrand Bazaar – a city within the city
One of the oldest covered markets in the world, with dozens of lanes full of carpets, ceramics, jewellery and lamps. Bargaining is part of it – with a smile.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
EminönüSpice Bazaar – spices, tea and Turkish delight
The 17th-century Spice Bazaar smells of saffron, sumac and pepper. A nice souvenir: Turkish tea or lokum – to enjoy at home once you have healed.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
FatihSüleymaniye Mosque – Mimar Sinan’s masterpiece
The 16th-century mosque by the great Ottoman architect Sinan crowns the Golden Horn. Quieter than the Blue Mosque – with one of the best views in the city.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
FatihBalat & Fener – colourful houses, old quarters
Steep lanes, colourful wooden houses, small cafés, and churches, synagogues and mosques side by side: Balat and Fener show Istanbul’s diverse past.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
AdalarPrinces’ Islands – calm off the coast
A ferry takes you to the largely car-free islands in the Sea of Marmara: wooden mansions, pine forests and sea. A relaxed day trip between appointments.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
KadıköyKadıköy & Moda – Istanbul like a local
On the Asian side: a lively market, delicatessens and the seaside promenade of Moda. The ferry from Eminönü or Karaköy is part of the experience.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
BeşiktaşDolmabahçe Palace – splendour on the Bosphorus
The 19th-century palace with crystal chandeliers and grand halls sits right on the water. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Türkiye, died here in 1938.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.
KaraköyIstanbul Modern – art by the water
The museum of modern and contemporary art moved into a new building by Renzo Piano on the Bosphorus in 2023. Perfect for a quiet afternoon without much walking.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.MICHELIN Guide 2026
ŞişliTURK Fatih Tutak – two MICHELIN stars
The only restaurant in the city with two stars in the MICHELIN Guide Türkiye 2026. Chef Fatih Tutak reinterprets Anatolian recipes and ingredients – book well in advance.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
BeyoğluMikla – starred dining above the old city
On a hotel rooftop in Beyoğlu, Mikla pairs new Anatolian cuisine with views over the Golden Horn and the historic peninsula. One MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
Karaköy / BeyoğluNeolokal – Turkish cuisine, rethought
In the historic SALT Galata building in Karaköy, Neolokal shows how contemporary traditional Turkish dishes can be. One MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.BeyoğluNicole – tasting menus in Tophane
In a historic building in Tophane, Nicole serves seasonal menus with Turkish and Mediterranean influences and a view of the Bosphorus. One MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.SarıyerAraka – creative cooking in the green north
In Istanbul’s leafy north, Araka works closely with its own garden and small producers. One MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide – a calm evening away from the centre.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.BeşiktaşArkestra – fusion cooking with a star
Arkestra in Beşiktaş combines Turkish produce with international techniques and is known for its music and bar culture. One MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
Bebek / BeşiktaşSankai by Nagaya – Japan on the Bosphorus
High-end Japanese cooking with a view of the Bosphorus. Sankai by Nagaya holds one star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.KadıköyAraf – a new star on the Asian side
A small counter built around an open fire: Araf received its first star in the MICHELIN Guide Türkiye 2026 – a good reason to take the ferry over to Kadıköy.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.Discover Türkiye
IstanbulTurkish hammam – after you have healed
A historic hammam is as much part of Istanbul as the Bosphorus. After surgery, however, avoid heat, sauna and steam rooms for the first days – save the hammam for your second trip.
Patient note: heat and steam can increase swelling – avoid them for the first days after your procedure.
TürkiyeÇay – Turkish tea culture
Tea is served everywhere and at any time of day in tulip-shaped glasses. After an implant: lukewarm rather than hot – and after gum treatment, skip strongly staining drinks for the first 48 hours.
Patient note: for the first days after a procedure, choose soft, lukewarm food and avoid alcohol – plan restaurant visits for your second trip.
KapadokyaCappadocia – an idea for your second trip
Fairy chimneys, cave churches and sunrise balloon flights: Cappadocia is a short domestic flight from Istanbul – a lovely addition once your treatment is complete.
Patient note: rest on the day of your procedure; gentle walks are usually fine from the next day – your dentist will tell you what applies to you.Information without guarantee. Opening hours, booking conditions and awards can change – please check before visiting. MICHELIN details refer to the 2026 selection. Dr. med. dent. Hasan Coşkun