As the cultural and economic centre of Turkey, it would be a foolish publisher indeed not to compile a guide for Istanbul. And fools we are not, which is why Hg2 Istanbul in on hand to guide you through its Ottoman mosques and its ever-expanding roster of hip venues.

As with all Hg2's coveted guides, Hg2 Istanbul is broken down into easily navigable sections:

Sleep - 21 hotels selected from the numerous style and design hotels that have popped up in recent years

Eat - 36 restaurants to indulge in the traditions and flavours of the city

Drink - 23 watering holes where alcohol is most definitely on the menu

Snack - 27 cafes and restaurants where you can sip on Turkish tea or something a little stronger

Party - 16 nightclubs and bars, where the dj's spin and the drinks flow all night

Culture - 26 must-see sights and sounds from extravagant buildings to exciting belly dancers

Shop - shopping is in the lifeblood of Istanbul, we tell you where the treasure can be found

Play - on the courts or in the spa, we have activities to please everyone