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Classic in Istanbul

16 places to explore

Karaköy Lokantası Restaurant
Karaköy Lokantası - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Authentic Lively
$$$

The turquoise-tiled Karaköy institution, lokanta by day, meyhane by night, Bib Gourmand 2026.

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Bebek Balikci Restaurant
Bebek Balikci - Restaurant in Bebek, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
$$$

Heritage seafood since 1952

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Brasserie Noir Restaurant
Brasserie Noir - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Romantic Trendy

Brasserie Noir

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

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Cagaloglu Hamami Spa
Cagaloglu Hamami - Spa in Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Spa
Classic Romantic

Cagaloglu Hamami

Sultanahmet

$$$

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

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Pandeli Restaurant
Pandeli - Restaurant in Eminönü, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Historic Classic Iconic

Pandeli

Eminönü

$$$

Historic 1901 restaurant with iconic blue tile interior above the Spice Bazaar

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Peat and Sherry Bar
Peat and Sherry - Bar in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Sophisticated Hidden Gem Classic

Peat and Sherry

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

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Sur Balik Restaurant
Sur Balik - Restaurant in Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Waterfront Classic

Sur Balik

Arnavutköy

$$$

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

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The Bank Hotel Hotel
The Bank Hotel - Hotel in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Hotel
Classic Artistic Trendy

The Bank Hotel

Karaköy

$$$

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

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Zeyrek Cinili Hamam Spa
Zeyrek Cinili Hamam - Spa in Zeyrek, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Spa
Classic Hidden Gem Artistic
$$$

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

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Asmalicavit Restaurant
Asmalicavit - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Romantic

Asmalicavit

Beyoğlu

$$$

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

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Babylon Nightclub
Babylon - Nightclub in Bomonti, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Nightclub
Artistic Classic Trendy

Babylon

Bomonti

$$$

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

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Ethem Efendi Kahvaltı Cafe
Ethem Efendi Kahvaltı - Cafe in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Cozy Romantic

Ethem Efendi Kahvaltı

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

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Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam Spa
Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam - Spa in Tophane, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Spa
Classic Romantic Modern
$$$

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

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Matmazel Eleni Restaurant
Matmazel Eleni - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Classic Cozy

Matmazel Eleni

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

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Patisserie de Pera Cafe
Patisserie de Pera - Cafe in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Romantic
$$$

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

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Sumahan on the Water Hotel
Sumahan on the Water - Hotel in Çengelköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Hotel
Waterfront Classic Romantic

Sumahan on the Water

Çengelköy

$$$

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

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