Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
March
It's cold at the start of the month, but as the weather improves, the tourists start to arrive and the fest-
ival season kicks off. Good hotel deals are on offer early in the month; high-season prices from Easter
onwards.
Akbank Short Film Festival
Beloved by the black-clad Beyoğlu bohemian set, this arty film-culture event is held at the
Nevruz
Locals celebrate this ancient Middle Eastern spring festival on 21 March with jolly goings-
on and jumping over bonfires.
