Istanbul (Turkey) scores 38 out of 100 on the Sakello Quiet Index, making it one of the loud places in our database – rank 140 of 153.
Noise is high at 70/100. Light sleepers should choose a room facing a courtyard or stay in a residential area. Nightlife is lively (72/100) – areas around bars and clubs can be loud at night.
Best for: Between two continents, bazaars, Bosphorus