Bars & meyhanes · 16 of the best in Istanbul
Unter
A Karaköy favourite
About Unter
Unter, on Karaali Kaptan Sokak in Karaköy, is a relaxed bistro by day and a busy bar by night, in the lively lanes between the ferry piers and Galata.
Why it's on our list
- Bistro and bar
- Karaköy lanes
- Day to night
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Unter before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Unter are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- TophaneT1200 m2 min walk
- KaraköyT1500 m6 min walk
- TünelT2500 m6 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi250 m3 min walk
- Galataport Taxi300 m3 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Galata Bridge750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- İstiklal Avenue900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Spice Bazaar1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Taksim Square1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Topkapı Palace1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Grand Bazaar1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hagia Sophia1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Basilica Cistern1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min