It would be wrong to describe the modern city of Beyoğlu (the word itself means “modern city”) as being more “western” but it is of course remarkably different from the historical area on the other side of the Galata Bridge.
The Cihangir with its San Francisco style feel offers a unique atmosphere and magnificent views of the Istanbul bridge and its illuminations. The district of Kabataş can be the starting point for many discoveries (cruise on the Bosphorus, crossing to the Princes islands, starting point of the tram and metro).