Romantic in Istanbul

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

Orient Express heritage since 1892

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in a three-story historic Moda house

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Beymen's new fine-dining icon, Roman & Williams design, Michelin-starred consulting chef

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House

Michelin-starred chef Emre Şen's new Istanbul canvas

Small family trattoria with Michelin 3-pearl mention

The Asian side's oldest real Italian, since 1990

Chef Utku's southern Italian in a Caddebostan villa garden

Italian fine dining honored by the Italian government since 2012

45-seat Amalfi-inflected Italian room at The Ritz-Carlton

Turkish fine dining with Anatolian recipes and extensive wine cellar

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

19th-century Balyan mansion boutique hotel steps from Ortaköy

Michelin Bib Gourmand modern mezze with cocktails on Mesrutiyet Caddesi