Places in Istanbul

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Three-story bookstore-cafe with 45,000 books and terrace dining

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Full-service day spa on the Cadde

Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House

Joyful specialty coffee shop in the heart of Bebek since 2013

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

Historic confectioner in Eminönü

Premium Turkish womenswear with contemporary edge

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Established Turkish designer with timeless elegance

Supporting young talent across multiple floors

Leading contemporary gallery since 2002

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Global gallery network with Istanbul roots

Norwegian-trained chef's Scandinavian smorrebrod with Asian twists in Kadıköy