Istanbul City Guide - Boutique Hotels and the Best Restaurants, Bars and Clubs in Istanbul

Hg2's Istanbul city guide explores boutique hotels and the best restaurants, as well as bars, clubs, shops, sights and spas.

As the birthplace of countless legends and myths, Istanbul - or Constantinople, as it was once called - is often considered the greatest city on earth. The city has been in existence for 28 centuries, it's hardly surprising that the city is steeped in culture, but a new wave of hip bars, restaurants and clubs have opened to make Istanbul one of the most happening destinations on the planet.

HG2 MUST-STAY...
Opened in May 2005, Sumahan on the Water is, like A'jia, a fantastical renovation of an old building on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus and one of the most stylish hotels in Istanbul... Read the full review here.

HG2 MUST-EAT...
Run by people who clearly felt that Istanbul's restaurants didn't have good enough views, 360º occupies a purpose-built floor above a lovely, ornate period building slap-bang in the middle of Istiklal Caddesi... Read the full review here.

HG2 MUST-PARTY...
The club of choice for Istanbul's elite, Reina is the reigning queen of the capital's club scene. Arrive by yacht and make the most of its Bosphorus waterfront location... Read the full review here.

BOOK A TRIP...
Don't just read about it -- book it. Hg2 has teamed up with luxury holiday company Abercrombie & Kent to create itineraries fit for hedonists. Read about them here.

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