Beşiktaş

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

İzmir-style söğüş on Hattat Tahsin Sokak

Authentic Lombardy cuisine in an elegant Conrad Istanbul setting

Five Asian cuisines under one roof at the Raffles Hotel

Michelin-starred chef Michael White's handmade pasta since 2013

A quiet Aegean-air meyhane behind Beşiktaş fish market

Beymen's new fine-dining icon, Roman & Williams design, Michelin-starred consulting chef

Swissotel's see-and-be-seen rooftop with DJ sets

Huge yet cozy gastropub in the heart of Beşiktaş

Forbes 2025 Star Bar set in the palace gardens

Four Seasons Bosphorus lounge on one of the best terraces on the water

Istanbul twist on Raffles Singapore's original Long Bar, nightly live music

Quiet oasis in leather armchairs with book-jacket shelves

14th-floor sushi-and-cocktails bar overlooking both continents

Kempinski's waterfront aperitivo terrace, Italian spritz ritual over the Bosphorus

Wood-panelled clubby signature bar at the Ottoman palace, elite spirits library

Shangri-La's lobby bar, jewel-box interior, sharing plates, signature cocktails until 1am

Bar side of Four Seasons' Bosphorus seafood room, terrace to the water, Mediterranean pours

Zorlu PSM's 120-seat jazz box, live programme, intimate room, cocktails with the set

Wide Bosphorus terrace lounge for sundown cigars and the city's best afternoon tea

The cognoscenti's mixology lab, sustainable program, workshops, bottle takeout

Glass jewel-box of vintage champagne with sommelier service

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views

Artisan macarons and sourdough pastries above Istanbul's standard