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Start low, maybe a quarter of the first asking price, and be prepared to walk away. You'll be surprised how quickly they call you back with a better deal.
Always carry cash, especially for street food, temple entrances, and smaller spots outside the major city centers, cards work at most big hotels and department stores though.
The constantly fluctuating exchange rate makes planning a budget very difficult, and some businesses seem to use their own, less favorable rates for tourists trying to pay in foreign currency. Was this a problem during your visit too?
Seeing both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul from the water gives such a unique perspective of the city's scale and history. Getting to pass directly under those massive bridges was a highlight. Have you done the same trip?