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Mathilda's
Kadikoy
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Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem
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Solera Winery
Beyoglu
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Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
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Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
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The Bank Hotel
Karakoy
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Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
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Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoglu
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Orient Express heritage since 1892
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Cengelkoy
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19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
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Montag Coffee Roasters
Moda
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Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014
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Mandabatmaz
Beyoglu
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Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967
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Inci Pastanesi
Beyoglu
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Legendary profiteroles since 1944
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Zeyrek Cinili Hamam
Zeyrek
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Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored
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SALT Galata
Karakoy
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Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
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Vakko
Nisantasi
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Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934
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Sevan Bicakci
Grand Bazaar
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World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery
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Noah's Ark Carpets
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Expert-led carpet education and collection
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Peat and Sherry
Bagdat Caddesi
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Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels