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Hotel
Waterfront Romantic
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
Cuisine Guide
Best International Venues in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest International venues in the city — each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Classic Romantic
Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
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Hotel
Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
$$$$
Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
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Hotel
Classic See & Be Seen
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus
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Hotel
Waterfront Romantic
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
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Bar
Rooftop Romantic
Sureyya Teras
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
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Hotel
Waterfront Modern
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
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Gallery
Modern Waterfront
Istanbul Modern
Karaköy
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Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
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Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Lucca
Bebek
$$$$
Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection
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Bar
Rooftop See & Be Seen
Mikla Bar
Beyoğlu
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360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop
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Hotel
Modern See & Be Seen
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
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Hotel
Classic Romantic
Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Orient Express heritage since 1892
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Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Spago Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul
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Hotel
Modern Trendy
Raffles Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center
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Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy
Flekk
Beyoğlu
$$$
Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu
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Nightclub
Artistic Classic
Babylon
Bomonti
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Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999
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Hotel
Trendy Artistic
Soho House Istanbul
Beyoğlu
$$$
Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi
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Restaurant
Legendary See & Be Seen
Ulus 29
Ulus
$$$$
Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983
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Hotel
Award Winning Bosphorus View
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views
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Bar
Rooftop See & Be Seen
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
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Nightclub
Trendy Artistic
Klein
Harbiye
$$$
Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple
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Hotel
Waterfront Classic
Sumahan on the Water
Çengelköy
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19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
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Gallery
Classic Artistic
SALT Galata
Karaköy
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Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
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Hotel
Classic Artistic
The Bank Hotel
Karaköy
$$$
Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
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