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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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TURK Fatih Tutak Restaurant
TURK Fatih Tutak - Restaurant in Bomonti, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern See & Be Seen Artistic
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One of Turkey's 2 Michelin star restaurants

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The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel
The Peninsula Istanbul - Hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Hotel
Modern Waterfront
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

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Mikla Restaurant
Mikla - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Rooftop Modern

Mikla

Beyoğlu

$$$$

New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur

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Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus - Hotel in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Hotel
Waterfront Romantic Modern
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World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

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Araf Istanbul Restaurant
Araf Istanbul - Restaurant in Kozyatagi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Cozy Modern Hidden Gem

Araf Istanbul

Kozyatagi

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12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026

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Neolokal Restaurant
Neolokal - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Artistic Modern

Neolokal

Karaköy

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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

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Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel
Shangri-La Bosphorus - Hotel in Beşiktaş, Istanbul
Hotel
Waterfront Modern Romantic
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Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

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Istanbul Modern Gallery
Istanbul Modern - Gallery in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Gallery
Modern Waterfront Artistic

Istanbul Modern

Karaköy

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Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

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Basta Neo Bistro Restaurant
Basta Neo Bistro - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Modern Artistic

Basta Neo Bistro

Bağdat Caddesi

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Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion

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Nicole Restaurant
Nicole - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Modern Cozy

Nicole

Beyoğlu

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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

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Sankai by Nagaya Restaurant
Sankai by Nagaya - Restaurant in Bebek, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Cozy Artistic
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Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision

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Nobu Istanbul Restaurant
Nobu Istanbul - Restaurant in Nişantaşı, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Modern Trendy

Nobu Istanbul

Nişantaşı

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Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton

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The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul - Hotel in Nişantaşı, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Hotel
Modern See & Be Seen Rooftop
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City views, infinity pool, and legendary service

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Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam Spa
Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam - Spa in Tophane, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Spa
Classic Romantic Modern
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16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

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Araka Restaurant
Araka - Restaurant in Yeniköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Artistic Waterfront

Araka

Yeniköy

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Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

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Inari Omakase Restaurant
Inari Omakase - Restaurant in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Cozy Hidden Gem

Inari Omakase

Kuruçeşme

$$$$

Premium sushi experience since 2016

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Spago Istanbul Restaurant
Spago Istanbul - Restaurant in Nişantaşı, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen Modern

Spago Istanbul

Nişantaşı

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Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul

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Arter Gallery
Arter - Gallery in Dolapdere, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Gallery
Modern Artistic Hidden Gem

Arter

Dolapdere

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18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

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Telezzuz Restaurant
Telezzuz - Restaurant in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Chill

Telezzuz

Kuzguncuk

$$$$

Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star

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