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Located in the center of the historic Akaretler Row Houses, a hip and trendy district, the W Hotel offers 136 guest rooms and specialty suites, equipped with everything you need to stay connected, with a cool east-meets-west vibe. Guests can also take advantage of a personal chauffeured shopping service to the boutiques and up-and-coming designer... View Article

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A stunning example of neoclassical architecture, it is hard to believe that Four Seasons Sultanahmet was once a bleak Ottoman jailhouse for intellectual dissidents. Located on Tevkifhane Sokak, ‘Jailhouse Street’, the Sultanahmet still bears the inscription Dersaadet Cinayet Tevkifhanesi, ‘Capital City Murder Jail’, on its main gate. The prison exercise yard has been reincarnated as... View Article

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Synonymous with luxury and style, enjoy an elegant afternoon in the hotel’s Bleu Lounge, which has a retractable glass roof so guests can enjoy the views year-round. Sip on lab-inspired cocktails while listening to a carefully created music selection. For dinner try the fine dining experience at Atelier Real Food. Dishes are designed to highlight... View Article

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Once the residence of Ottoman Sultans, the Çıragan Palace Kempinski opened as a hotel in 1990. With its extensive gardens, the Palace is a peaceful oasis in the bustling city. Infused with artwork and creativity, including a ground floor art gallery, garden sculpture gallery, classical music concerts and regular book readings by renowned authors, the... View Article

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The Pera Palace Hotel opened in 1895 to provide luxury accommodation for the elite traveling to Istanbul on the newly extended Orient Express. Restored and re-opened in 2010, this distinguished hotel remains a worthy destination for today’s elite. Agatha Christie regularly visited the Pera Palace and was sufficiently inspired to write her bestseller ‘Murder on... View Article

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The vast Soho House Istanbul occupies four gorgeous buildings in the Beyoğlu district, the creative heart of the city. Opened in 2015, it is the 13th and latest property in the group of private members’ clubs. The private club spaces are housed in the Corpi, a stunning 1873 building that was home to the US... View Article

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The serene location of the Four Seasons at the Bosphorus, with 623 feet of private waterfront, more than compensates for the 15-minute drive to the city center. From May to October lounge beside the 90-foot outdoor pool with uninterrupted views of the Bosphorus and enjoy the inimitable flavors of Turkish kebab from Ocakbaşı, an alfresco... View Article

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After admiring Istanbul’s remarkable historic sites, discover the talents of contemporary Turkish artists at Istanbul Modern. Opened in 2004, the gallery is located in Torphane in an enigmatic warehouse on the southern shores of the Bosphorus. The permanent exhibition includes work by Omer Kalesi, Cihat Burak and Selma Gürbüz. The Museum of Modern Art can... View Article

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Once the royal palaces of the Ottoman Sultans, the Topkapi Palace now houses a vast collection of ancient treasures from the Islamic world. Constructed on the site of the ancient Byzantine acropolis, the Palace lies opposite Hagia Sophia and is a maze of courtyards, pavilions, and palace chambers, including the infamous Sultan’s Harem. Scores of... View Article

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Located on top of the luxury Swissotel, 16ROOF terrace bar is popular with locals and tourists alike. The hotel guests will usually pack the place out at sunset, where they enjoy a quiet meal with the glittering Bosphorus in the background. Once service is over, however, the place becomes fit for a long and hedonistic... View Article

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As the name suggests, 360 Istanbul is a rooftop bar and restaurant offering unrestricted views of the city all the way across the Bosphorus Strait to the Hagia Sophia Mosque and out to the Sea of Marmara. While it is open for lunch and dinner and serves a good mix of modern Turkish mezze, it... View Article

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Situated in the trendy Kadıköy district, Geyik is not the only coffee shop boasting freshly roasted beans from central America. It is, however, one of the only that moonlights as a trendy speakeasy cocktail bar. Like its coffee, Geyik takes its cocktails seriously. As well as mastering classics such as Old Fashioneds, Geyik has an... View Article

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