School · Dervisali
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"A part of the historic Fatih neighborhood influenced by Syrian culture, featuring stores and restaurants with Syrian pistachios, tahini, and traditional dishes like fatteh."
Seafood restaurant · Tarabya
Kıyı is a charming coastal gem where you can savor fresh Turkish seafood with stunning marina views, perfect for a relaxed, picturesque meal.
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"بالعلم نسمو وبالاخلاق نرتقي"
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Hotel · Sinanpasa
Posh hotel offering Asian/Mediterranean dining, a cocktail bar, an indoor pool & a spa. A 3-minute walk from Beşıktaş terminal, this chic, romantic hotel overlooks the Bosphorus Strait. It’s 6 km from Hagia Sophia. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the posh rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemakers, minibars, sitting areas and marble bathrooms. The 2-level, luxe suites add verandas with strait views, living rooms and DVD players. Amenities include an elegant Asian/Mediterranean restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a casual lobby lounge with tea and light fare, and a cocktail bar. A spa has a heated indoor pool, a hammam, massages and an exercise room. Breakfast is extra. Parking is offered.
Turkish restaurant · Caferaga
Experience authentic Turkish cuisine at this charming three-story spot featuring a rooftop terrace, where daily homemade specials and delicious kebabs steal the show.
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Hotel · Harbiye
Polished quarters in a luxe hotel offering a rooftop restaurant & a chic spa, plus strait views. Set in Istanbul's exclusive Nişantaşı quarter and overlooking the Bosphorus strait, this high-end hotel in a modernist building is a 2 k from the regal Dolmabahçe Palace. Featuring artwork, the polished rooms have flat-screens, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, plus Nespresso machines, marble bathrooms and sitting areas. Upgraded rooms add balconies, while suites offer living/dining rooms, wet bars, free-standing tubs and/or butler service. Room service is 24/7. There's a rooftop American restaurant with a terrace, plus an elegant brasserie and a plush bar. Other amenities include 3 indoor pools, a gym, a refined spa, a chic library and an atrium.
Hotel · Tomtom
Upscale all-suite hotel with a chic rooftop restaurant/bar & a library, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi. Housed in a building dating from 1901, this polished all-suite hotel is 6 km from The Blue Mosque, 4 km from the Hagia Sophia mosque and 3 km from the Grand Bazaar. Sophisticated rooms and suites offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and Nespresso machines, plus safes and marble bathrooms with heated floors. Some add kitchenettes, dining areas and/or terraces. Breakfast is available. Other amenities include a library, meeting space and a trendy rooftop restaurant/bar.
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Performing arts theater · Hocapasa
Discover the enchanting Hodjapasha Theater in Istanbul, a 15th-century bath turned cultural gem showcasing mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes and traditional Turkish dance.
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Coffee roasters · Maslak
Enjoy a delightful coffee experience where you can watch the beans roast and taste a variety of expertly crafted brews.
Pastry shop · Sehit Muhtar
Enduring bakery & cafe dishing up ample servings of profiteroles & other treats.
Turkish restaurant · Sahkulu
Classic Turkish cuisine served in a laid-back restaurant featuring a bar & Galata Tower views.