Although Istanbul isn’t the bargain basement holiday destination which it used to be, it’s still possible to stay and play relatively cheaply, provided you know where to go. To help you out, we have put together a list of prices for common attractions, transport, accommodation and other necessities in Istanbul.

Note that the exchange rate in Turkey works out to be around US$1 = 1.50 TL and €1 = 1.92 TL, as of September 2010. The prices below have also been updated as of 28th May 2010, but keep in mind that accommodation, eating and drinking prices in Istanbul can vary greatly according to district. While we try to bring you the most up to date information possible, prices are subject to change and My Destination Istanbul takes no responsibility for these changes. If you have any feedback, please be sure to let us know.

		Price (TL)
Accommodation	Hostel ( 6 persons room / per person)	20 - 40
	3-star hotel (double room/per person)	80 - 120
	4-star hotel (double room/per person)	100 - 240
	5-star hotel (double room/per person)	160 - 400
Transportation	Akbil - returnable deposit	6
	Akbil pass	1.50
	Public Bus Ticket	1.50
	Metro
	Metrobus	1.50
	Ferries
	Conventional Ferries	1.50
	Fast Ferries	6
	Fast Ferries ( Akbil)	4
	Bosphorus Cruises - Turyol	10
	Nostalgic Bosphorus Cruise - Conventional Ferries (IDO)	25
	Non Stop Bosphorus Cruise - Conventional Ferries (IDO)	15
	Sunset Bosphorus Cruise - Conventional Ferries (IDO)	20
	Taxi
	Taximeter Opening Price	2.50
	Increase per Km	1.60
	Ataturk Airport - Sultanahmet	35 - 40
	Ataturk Airport - Taksim/Beyoglu	45 - 50
	Ataturk Airport - Kadikoy	60 - 70
	Ataturk Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport	90 - 100
	Sabiha Gokcen Airport - Sultanahmet	75 - 85
	Sabiha Gokcen Airport - Taksim/Beyoglu	70 - 75
	Sabiha Gokcen Airport - Kadikoy	55 - 60
	Sultanahmet - Beyoglu/Taksim	15 - 25
	Dolmus
	Taksim-Bostanci	6
	Taksim-Besiktas	2
	Taksim-Tesvikiye/Nisantasi	3
	Taksim-Kadikoy	4.75
	Kadikoy-Uskudar	3
	Havas Airport Transfers
	Sabiha Gokcen Airport-Taksim	13
	Sabiha Gokcen Airport-Kozyatagi	10
	Ataturk Airport - Taksim	10
	Ataturk Airport - Bakirkoy Ferry Pier	5
Eating / Drinking
	Markets / Street Kiosks
	Bottled Water ( 1 lt.)	1.30
	Can of Coca Cola	1.30
	Loaf of bread	0.50
	Restaurants/Cafes
	Mc Donald's Big Mac Menu	8
	Doner Kebab	6 - 10
	Breakfast	8 - 12
	3-course meal at a 'lokanta'	10 - 15
	A glass of tea	1.50 - 4
	A cup of Turkish Coffee	4 - 6
	Sandwich	4 - 8
	Turkish Water Pipe / Nargile	12 - 20
	Simit	0.75
	Bars
	Beer	5 - 15
	A glass of Wine	8 - 20
Attractions
	Hagia Sophia Museum	20
	Topkapi Palace Museum	20
	Topkapi Palace Museum (Harem section)	15
	Basilica Cistern Museum	10
	Istanbul Archeology Museum	10
	Istanbul Modern Museum	7
	Kariye Museum	15
	Turkish Islamic Arts Museum	10
	Dolmabahce Palace	20
	Pera Museum	7
	Rumeli Fortress	3
	Sakip Sabanci Museum	3
	Santral Museum	10
	Galata Mevlevi Monastery	Closed
	1001 Columns Cistern	5
	1453 Panaroma Museum	10
	Calligraphy Museum	3
	Dogancay Museum	Free
	Dolphinarium	20
	Great Palace Mosaics Museum	8
	Istanbul Toy Museum	8
	Military Museum	3
	Miniaturk	10
	Mosque Visiting	Free
	Museum of History of Science in Islam	5
	Naval Museum	Closed
	Turkuazoo	25
	Yedikule Fortress	5
	Beylerbeyi Palace	8
	Adam Mickiewicz Museum	3