A Lovingly Compiled 'Grab and Go' List of Hotels, Restaurants, Art, Sightseeing, and Shopping.

Istanbul has wonderful luxurious hotels distinguished by old-world indulgences and modern conveniences. WE LOVE those located on the European side of the Bosphorus for the convenience to tourist sites and restaurants, but there’s a gorgeous option on the Asian side for those who want to get away from it all. Staying  on the Bosphorus is the best, but it’s expensive so we also include hotels which are more moderately-priced.

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The food is Istanbul is divine, and the possibilities are wide-ranging; you can eat in an elegant restaurant or local hangout, choose between traditional Turkish cuisine or a refined Japanese menu among other international favorites.

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Istanbul is a rich mix of Asian and European culture and history. The city dazzles with the sights and sounds of the Old City, the sensuous aroma of the spice market, boats gliding along the Bosphorus, ornate Ottoman architecture and the sparkling domes of the mosques as well as the excitement of a burgeoning contemporary art scene and hip new shopping areas.

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