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Modern See & Be Seen
TURK Fatih Tutak
Bomonti
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Turkey's only 2 Michelin star restaurant
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Best Modern Places in Istanbul
Istanbul has no shortage of remarkable spaces. These venues stand out for their Modern character — each one carefully selected by our editorial team for delivering an exceptional experience.
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Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
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See & Be Seen Rooftop
Mikla
Beyoğlu
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New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur
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Hotel
Waterfront Romantic
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
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World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
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Restaurant
Cozy Modern
Araf Istanbul
Kozyatagi
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12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
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Classic Artistic
Neolokal
Karaköy
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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
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Waterfront Modern
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
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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
Trendy Modern
Basta Neo Bistro
Bagdat Caddesi
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Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion
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Restaurant
Romantic Modern
Nicole
Beyoğlu
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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Modern Cozy
Sankai by Nagaya
Bebek
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Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
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See & Be Seen Modern
Nobu Istanbul
Nişantaşı
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Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
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Modern See & Be Seen
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Nişantaşı
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City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam
Tophane
$$$
16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
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Restaurant
Modern Artistic
Araka
Yenikoy
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Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine
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Restaurant
Modern Cozy
Inari Omakase
Kuruçeşme
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Premium sushi experience since 2012
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Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Spago Istanbul
Nişantaşı
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Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul
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Modern Trendy
Raffles Istanbul
Beşiktaş
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Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center
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Gallery
Modern Artistic
Arter
Dolapdere
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8,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art
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Restaurant
Modern Chill
Telezzuz
Kuzguncuk
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Turkey's first vegetarian fine dining - Michelin Green Star
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