This casual, chic café located near Hotel Les Ottomans is a great spot for a casual lunch, and the people watching is superb. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself waiting for a table for 45 minutes when the weather is beautiful, but oh that view of the Bosphorus. Keep Assk Cafe in mind for breakfast, brunch and midday snacks also.

This historic seaside mansion has been converted to an opulent, very expensive, and very private 10-suite hotel complete with a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center with Pilates equipment, a Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, Turkish Hamam and private cinema. Staying here feels like being in a private home.

An informal seafood restaurant on the Bosphorus serving delicious meze and fish. There’s a large outdoor terrace for dining in nice weather. It’s walking distance from Hotel Les Ottomans.