Places in Istanbul

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Legendary 1945 institution, inventor of the Beyti kebab

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

City views, infinity pool, and legendary service