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Romantic Hidden Gem
Casa Lavanda
Sile
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Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
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Cozy Romantic
Aida Vino e Cucina
Kadikoy
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Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadikoy
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Bar
Rooftop Romantic
Loti Roof Lounge
Sultanahmet
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360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn
Bar
Romantic Cozy
Sensus Wine Boutique
Galata
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Curated wines near Galata Tower
Hotel
Classic Cozy
Tomtom Suites
Beyoglu
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1850s Franciscan convent transformed into cozy suites
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Hotel
Waterfront Classic
Sumahan on the Water
Cengelkoy
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19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
Cafe
Cozy Trendy
Cafe Privato
Galata
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Best breakfast near Galata Tower
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hammam
Sultanahmet
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16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Cagaloglu Hamami
Sultanahmet
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Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741
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Spa
Classic Romantic
Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam
Tophane
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16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
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Spa
Modern Trendy
Cowshed Spa at Soho House
Beyoglu
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Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy
Nello's Italian Restaurant
Bagdat Caddesi
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Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul
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Cafe
Classic Cozy
Ethem Efendi Kahvalti
Bagdat Caddesi
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All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem
Demeti Meyhanesi
Cihangir
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Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views
Bar
Trendy
Backyard / Backbar
Bebek
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Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy
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Restaurant
Romantic
O Maestros
Arnavutkoy
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Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors