Best Views in Istanbul

New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur

Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Asian shore seafood with bridge views

Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection

Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views

Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Glamorous open-air Bosphorus entertainment complex

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Silk Road cuisine by Turkey's only 2 Michelin star chef

Luxurious waterfront fine dining

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

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

Iconic club-restaurant hybrid with wraparound views

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

City views, infinity pool, and legendary service

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Sea-view luxury residence hotel on the Cadde

Garden restaurant and rooftop bar with triple-vista views in Galata

10-course Anatolian tasting menu with Far Eastern whispers on Karaköy's rooftop

Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental

Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn

Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983

Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar

Classic waterfront brasserie with its own private pier

Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners

New York-London inspired resto-lounge with Greek meyhane

World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Heritage seafood since 1952

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Turkish butcher heritage with own farm

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Turkish fashion house's boutique hospitality

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina

French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nişantaşı

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Five generations of baklava perfection

Supporting young talent across multiple floors

Global gallery network with Istanbul roots

Turkey's premier luxury department store

Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934

Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves

Sophisticated luxury womenswear from Turkey

Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods

Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision

Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence

Premium sushi experience since 2016

Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Craft cocktails in Caferağa's creative heart

Dancing and cocktails in fashionable Nişantaşı

Turkish DJs, live-jazz, and funk in classic-elegant Beyoğlu

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

Historic confectioner in Eminönü

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

Leading contemporary gallery since 2002

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951

90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Turkey's premier luxury department store

Istanbul-born luxury streetwear with global recognition

Established Turkish designer with timeless elegance

Premium Turkish womenswear with contemporary edge

Full-service day spa on the Cadde

Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views

Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views

Premier Bosphorus nightclub with fine dining and 2,000 capacity

Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus

19th-century Balyan mansion boutique hotel steps from Ortaköy

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion