Where to stay, eat and wander — the city, distilled.
01
Where to sleep.
Luxury
- 01Çırağan Palace
- 02Four Seasons Bosphorus
- 03The Peninsula
Boutique
- 01Six Senses Kocataş Mansions
- 02Soho House Istanbul
- 03Sumahan on the Water
- 04Georges Hotel Galata
02
Where to eat.
Worth The Detour
- 01Türk Fatih Tutak
- 02Arkestra
- 03Mikla
- 04Neolokal
I'd Return Tomorrow
- 01Karaköy Lokantası
- 02Çiya
- 03Pandeli
- 04Hünkar
A Long Lunch
- 01Kıyı
- 02Mangerie
- 03İskele
- 04Lacivert
A Big Night
- 01Arkestra
- 02Mikla
- 03Sunset
- 04Sankai
Sweet Tooth
- 01Baylan
- 02Karaköy Güllüoğlu
- 03İnci Pastanesi
03
Where to wander.
Nişantaşı
The polished side of Istanbul.
Fauna·Batard·Petra·Vakko
Karaköy & Galata
Where old Istanbul meets new Istanbul.
Karaköy Lokantası·Petra·Neolokal·Güllüoğlu
Arnavutköy
The Bosphorus at its best.
Alexandra·Adem Baba·İncirli Şaraphane
Kadıköy & Moda
Cross the Bosphorus.
Çiya·Basta·Walter's·Moda Sahili
04
Worth your time.
- 01Topkapı Palace
- 02Hagia Sophia
- 03Basilica Cistern
- 04İstanbul Modern
- 05Arter
Because this is what Istanbul is really about.
Best WalkBebek → Rumelihisarı
Best SunsetOrtaköy
Best FerryKadıköy → Karaköy
05
Good to know.
First Time?
Stay on the European side.
Traffic
Never trust Google Maps at rush hour.
Ferries
Take the ferry whenever you can.
The Bosphorus
If you're having a bad day, go to the Bosphorus.