Cafe · Cumhuriyet
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"If you’re in need of a coffee break accompanied by something sweet or savory, spend some time at the minimalist Casa Cooklife, which also publishes an eponymous slow-living magazine."
Costume store · Asmali Mescit
Vintage fashions, shoes, art, costumes, and accessories for all
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Dessert shop · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
World-class baklava, pistachio & walnut, great atmosphere
Hotel · Harbiye
Rooftop dining, spa, performance venue, and a bookstore cafe
Hotel · Yildiz
Palatial waterfront hotel with posh dining, spa & outdoor pool
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Hotel · Kocatepe
Elegant hotel with spa, dining, indoor pool, and meeting space
Kebab shop · Tesvikiye
Famous lahmacun, kebabs since 1960, locals' favorite
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Japanese restaurant · Pinar
Chic Japanese izakaya with robata grill, sushi, tempura
Mosque · Suleymaniye
Ornate mosque with gardens, Golden Horn views, less crowded
Jewelry designer · Tomtom
Chic shop: ceramics, jewelry, coffee sets, stylish homewares
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Restaurant · Asmali Mescit
New Anatolian cuisine with spectacular city views and rooftop terrace
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