Classic in Istanbul

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Art Deco heritage hotel in Giulio Mongeri's 1922 masterpiece

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934

Decades of Ottoman fine dining tradition near Taksim

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Classic waterfront brasserie with its own private pier

Sophisticated luxury womenswear from Turkey

Historic confectioner in Eminönü

One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Established Turkish designer with timeless elegance

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

1895 neo-classical mansion reborn as Luxury Collection hotel