Transportation: Turkish Airlines
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Hotels: Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, a Member of Design Hotels, W Istanbul; Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul At The Bosphorus, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, The St. Regis, Istanbul, Metropolitan Hotels Bosphorus, Sofa Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection,
Restaurants: Mikla Restaurant, Ciya Sofrasi, Sushi Lab Akaretler, Balikci Sabahattin, 1924istanbul, Emirgan Sütis
For more detailed restaurant list, click here.
Spas: Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam, Spa InterContinental, The Spa at the Four Seasons Spa & Hamam, Spa Soul at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Sightseeing: Hagia Sophia Museum/Church, The Blue Mosque
Currency: TRY (Turkish Lira)
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Streets of Istanbul
Take a boat ride to the Asia side of Istanbul
Where to Sleep in Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
W Istanbul
Where to Eat in Istanbul
Mikla Restaurant (1 Michelin)
Mikla Restaurant is a 1 Michelin Star Restaurant located at The Marmara Pera Hotel.
1924istanbul
1924istanbul is Russian cuisine with stunning old school Russian interior & decor.
Balikci Sabahattin
Balikci Sabahattin is a seafood restaurant. You can find every kind of fresh fish here, and have it cooked to your liking. Make sure to also grab a glass or a bottle of red or white local Turkish wine.
Ciya Sofrasi
Ciya Sofrasi is a Mediterranean, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine. This restaurant was featured on the Chefs Table on Netflix. Truly delicious traditional Turkish food.
Emirgan Sütis
You will find many locations of the Emirgan Sütis cafe/restaurant throughout the city. Another delicious traditional Turkish cuisine.
Things to see in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia Museum/Church (Ayasofya)
The Blue Mosque
Turkish Bath & Hamami
The Spa at the Four Seasons Spa & Hamam
Spa Soul at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul