How do I get from the Asian side of Istanbul to the European side?

Q. Will be staying at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia (on the Asian side of Istanbul). How do I get to to the Grand Bazaar (on the European side of Istanbul)?

Train, bus, ferry -- I'm open to anything as long as it's fast (and hopefully reasonably priced)!

Thanks!

A. Most of the replies were a bit vague. Since Marriott in Istanbul is located in KozyataÄı, u better take seabus, it's like 5 mins from there by taxi, u may even walk to seabusses, wouldnt take more than 20 mins and its a beatiful view, u see Prince Islands while strolling. [Seabusses are the faster, modern, pricier (boat is 1.30 YTL where seabus has to be like 2 YTL not exactly sure how much it is) versions of traditional boats] www.ido.com.tr <u can see what they are like. From Marriot, u can also walk to BaÄdat Caddesi (Baghdat Avenue), it would take like 7-8 mins, from there take a DolmuÅ (Ford made MPV-van like vehicles which allow 7 or 8 ppl to travel, u cant get in a DolmuÅ and say, drive to this place, they have fixed routes) to go to Taksim Square, it will cost u 5.50 YTL. The routes i descibed are the easiest ways to cross to the other side. But in my opinion, BaÄdat Caddesi is a place u have to spend a whole full day with a Turkish companion who knows there well, u gotta see marina and Fenerbahçe Parkı there. Also the center of Kadıköy (where i live, 10 mins by car IF BaÄdat C. is not infested by maaaaaaaaaany expensive cars with kids in them again) is a good attraction place. There is like 3 Greek churches and an Armenian church there. There is also Bahariye Avenue there which lies upon a hill and known for being steep. It is particularly interesting to see since that is actually the old Kadıköy. I also recommend u to see a performance in Süreyya Operası, located in Bahariye Avenue. My home is 399 steps away from that Opera building btw.
Answers to some of the comments above: 1. No Grand Bazaar is not located in the Asian part. U gotta take the boat that goes to Eminönü (in Europe) for it from Asian side Kadıköy. 2. There of course is not a train that directly crosses the continent, tho there will be a metro in 2 years, so that we can cross to the European side without using bridges or seaway.
Source(s) I live in Kadıköy district of Istanbul where Marriott Hotel's sub district, KozyataÄı, belongs to. And a Kadıköy born

How much money a couple need for a stay on one week in Istanbul excluding hotel.?

Q. Hotel on bed and breakfast + transfers from and to airport is prepaid.
I need to know how much money a couple should have for the rest of the stay.

A. Welcome to Turkey!
It depends, but if you are on budget, here is a daily breakout per one of you in terms of USD:
Lunch+Dinner: 30-40 (it's very difficult to determine)
Transport: 5-10 (public transport), 15+ (taxi)
Entrance fees to certain touristic places: 10-15

I believe as a couple, USD 1000 would be enough for a week besides shopping. Just in case, I would have an extra USD 500 with me and my debit/credit cards ready. (Visa or Mastercard are accepted almost in every major shop and you may withdraw money from the numerous ATMs that you'll find around the city)

Enjoy your visit.

What is the easiest way to reach sultanahmet from Sabiha airport in istanbul?

Q. We are staying in a hotel near Gülhane park, what is the easiest way to get there from Sabiha Airport? Any direct public transportations we can use? Like..train, bus or something like that? Thanks!

A. The easiest way is to take a taxi but this is not cheap. Alternatively you can take the HavaÅ shuttle bus to BeyoÄlu and then a taxi or public transport from there; or you use public transport all the way taking the E10 city bus to Kadıköy, ferry across the Bosphorus and then a tram up the hill to Sultanahmet.
More details here: http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/s_gokcen_transport.html
If using public transport it's worth buying an "Akbil" which makes multiple journeys much cheaper.

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