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Georges Hotel Galata

double from 180 €

The Le Fumoir restaurant at Georges Hotel Galata is particularly lovely. The large windows, the terrace and the view make it a place where[...]

June

June is part of this new generation of restaurants and bars that you’re more likely to find in cities like Copenhagen or London. Places[...]

Soho House Istanbul

double from 350 €

At Soho House Istanbul you can spend not only magical but also stylish nights, as you would expect from the Soho House group. In[...]

Pandeli

The Pandeli is not an insiders secret anymore, but what would a visit to Istanbul be if you didn't have lunch in one of[...]

Ciya

Musa, the proprietor of Ciya, is a man who takes all the enjoyment of simple, honest cuisine to the most beautiful sumptuous limits, opening[...]

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