03-02-2023 - Tips & Guides Updated At: 23-01-2024

Valentine’s Day in Istanbul: A Romantic Getaway in 2025

Here are the most romantic days of the year. Whether in love or not, it is not easy to stay out of Valentine’s Day excitement. Especially if you love romantic dinners, lovely journeys, and new experiences to discover with your loved one, this time of year is the best for you.

On this particular date, Istanbul is even more romantic than ever. In every corner, you can see special lights, heart-shaped balloons, shiny red decorations, and many more. Don’t make a mistake, Istanbul is always romantic if you are in love, but with the Valentine’s Day spree, it is something else!

In this article, we are going to check some romantic things to do if you are planning to be in Istanbul around V-day. But before we begin, check out Istanbul Tourist Pass® and its 100+ handpicked attractions. For you do not get lost in things to do in Istanbul, we have gathered the best for you! From amazing skip-the-line entrance tickets to museums to the best family fun places, there are many amazing attractions included in Istanbul Tourist Pass®. Now let’s check out the best thing to do in Istanbul on the famous V-Day!

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Weather in Istanbul in February 2025


Normally in Istanbul, February is the coldest month of the year. Generally, February is the height of winter, just like the vast majority of other European cities. Although the cold is not as severe as it is in Berlin or Vienna, you might be surprised to learn that it can snow in Istanbul in February. But if we talk about 2025, we don’t expect it to snow.

Istanbul is a coastline city, hence daytime temperatures are highly variable. Average daily temperatures of 6°C, 7-8°C highs, and nightly lows of 3–4°C are to be anticipated. Because of the humidity, you may feel the cold more, especially on windy days. especially after Valentine’s Day, we will witness more sunny days than rainy ones. So yes, pack your winter coats and waterproof boots but don’t pack too heavy. If you need anything warmer, Istanbul is a textile paradise, you can easily buy anything you’d like.

What to Do in Istanbul on Valentine’s Day in 2025?

There is so much to do in this amazing city. Here we have listed six different attractions for you to enjoy Valentine's Day the most. Of course, there are so many different options in a city like Istanbul, check out here 100+ amazing ones. Let’s start our journey!

Visit the Dolmabahce Palace


Visiting Dolmabahce Palace is a classical tourist attraction for tourists from all over the world. But it is not just a historical place but a place in which sultans and the founder of the Turkish Republic, Ataturk walk, live, and dine. The architecture, the Bosphorus view, paintings, and decorations; are all breathtakingly beautiful.


If you get your ticket there, you must wait in a long ticket line! And without an audio guide, you miss a lot! But if you get an Istanbul Tourist Pass®, you will get your instant online Dolmabahce tickets for FREE and know all about the secrets, daily routines, meanings of paintings, and many more with the audio guide included with your ticket.  So, with your loved one, start your day with a Dolmabahce Palace visit at your own pace. Then you may walk around Besiktas and Ortakoy and have a great day altogether. Here is more detailed information about Dolmabahce Palace!

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