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Hidden Gem Classic
Bebek Balikci
Bebek
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Heritage seafood since 1952
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Classic Romantic
Asmalicavit
Beyoglu
$$$
Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
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Trendy Classic
Karakoy Lokantasi
Karakoy
$$$
Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Bar
Rooftop Romantic
Sureyya Teras
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Mathilda's
Kadikoy
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Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Solera Winery
Beyoglu
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Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines
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Nightclub
Artistic Classic
Babylon
Bomonti
$$$
Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999
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Hotel
Classic Artistic
The Bank Hotel
Karakoy
$$$
Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
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Cozy Hidden Gem
Montag Coffee Roasters
Moda
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Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014
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Classic Classic
Mandabatmaz
Beyoglu
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Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967
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Classic Classic
Inci Pastanesi
Beyoglu
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Legendary profiteroles since 1944
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Classic Artistic
SALT Galata
Karakoy
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Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
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Classic See & Be Seen
Vakko
Nisantasi
$$$$
Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934
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Shop
Classic Classic
Noah's Ark Carpets
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Expert-led carpet education and collection
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Trendy Classic
Matmazel Eleni
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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Classic Cozy
Ethem Efendi Kahvalti
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion
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Hidden Gem Waterfront
Balikci Kahraman
Rumeli Kavagi
$$$$
Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths