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Rooftop See & Be Seen
Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Akaretler
$$$$
Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views
Summer Rooftop Season in Istanbul
Istanbul's best rooftop bars and terraces for long summer evenings
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Sail Loft Vakkorama
Galataport
$$$$
Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
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Rooftop Romantic
Loti Roof Lounge
Sultanahmet
$$$
360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn
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Trendy Modern
Hood Rooftop
Moda
$$$
Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda
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Trendy Artistic
Monkey Bar
Sishane
$$$
Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop
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See & Be Seen Modern
FENZ Istanbul
Istinye
$$$$
Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina
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Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
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Frankie
Galataport
$$$$
MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront
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Trendy Rooftop
Mukellef Karaköy
Karaköy
$$$
TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
Editor's Pick Partner
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Rooftop See & Be Seen
Mikla Bar
Beyoğlu
$$$$
360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop
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Rooftop See & Be Seen
The Roof at Ritz-Carlton
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Alexandra Cocktail Bar
Bebek
$$$$
Bosphorus-view cocktails in classic Bebek setting
Editor's Pick Partner
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See & Be Seen Waterfront
Suada Club
Bosphorus
$$$$
Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus
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Waterfront Trendy
Azur
Yenikoy
$$$$
Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
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Trendy Romantic
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus
Plan Ahead
Insider tips for securing the best experience for this occasion
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Rooftop reservations are highly recommended from June through September
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Arrive early on weekends — terraces fill up quickly before sunset
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Check the weather forecast; some terraces close during windy evenings
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Walk-in is possible on weekday afternoons at most venues