This is a short non-exhaustive list of recommended places in the historic center of Istanbul:
Restaurants:
- Gaziantepli Çavuşoğlu
- Ali Baba Tarihi Meşhur Kuru Fasulyecisi
- Tarihi Sultan Ahmet Köftecisi
- Seyhmuz Kebap Salonu
- Baltazar (Burger)
Deserts:
Night Life:
There are lots of place in different region of İstanbul. The closest ones to University are in Karaköy, Taksim and Beşiktaş.