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Hotel
Waterfront Romantic
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
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Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
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Best Romantic Places in Istanbul
Istanbul has no shortage of remarkable spaces. These venues stand out for their Romantic character — each one carefully selected by our editorial team for delivering an exceptional experience.
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Classic Romantic
Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
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Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hammam
Sultanahmet
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16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan
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Hotel
Classic Romantic
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions
Sarıyer
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19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined
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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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Bar
Rooftop Romantic
Sureyya Teras
Sultanahmet
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Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
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Hotel
Waterfront Modern
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
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Restaurant
Romantic Modern
Nicole
Beyoğlu
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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem
Casa Lavanda
Sile
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Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
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Bar
Rooftop See & Be Seen
Mikla Bar
Beyoğlu
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360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop
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Hotel
Classic Romantic
Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoğlu
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Orient Express heritage since 1892
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam
Tophane
$$$
16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
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Restaurant
Romantic Cozy
Nazende Cadde
Bagdat Caddesi
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Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
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Restaurant
Classic Romantic
Tugra
Beşiktaş
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Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace
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Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem
The Red Balloon
Yenikoy
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Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with award-winning young chef Ulas Durmaz
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Restaurant
Rooftop Romantic
Topaz
Gumusuyu
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Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Romantic
Asmalicavit
Beyoğlu
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Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen
Cipriani Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
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Restaurant
Classic Waterfront
Kiyi Restaurant
Tarabya
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Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966
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Restaurant
Historic Romantic
OCAK
Fatih
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Anatolian traditions reimagined in a former tobacco warehouse
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