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Istanbul's Party Central: Beyo_lu

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After a period of neglect in the 1980’s, Beyo_lu is now reclaiming its status as Istanbul’s favorite playground, thanks to an influx of young Turks and international entrepreneurs. And while Starbuckization is taking its toll on Beyo_lu’s famed pedestrian artery Istiklal, East and West and past and present still clash vividly on the backstreets: grungy boutiques, hipster clubs, and sleek lounges with glamorous Bosporus vistas sit cheek by jowl with tatty kebab dives and gritty meyhane (traditional drinking houses).

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2 Hotels 5 Restaurants 4 Activities

Destinations: Istanbul

Themes: Arts + Culture · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts

Inspired by: Hidden European Neighborhoods

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    Misafir Suites

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    A tiny, six-suite gem, filled with Designer Guild textiles and plenty of kilims. More
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    Ansen Suites

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    A stylish hotel with 10 crisp, airy rooms; book those with Golden Horn views. More
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    Nu Pera

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    The rooftop lounge at this bar-and-restaurant complex is Beyoglu’s party central. More
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    Yakup 2

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    A cavernous meyhane tavern in the old district of Beyoglu. More
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    Otto, Istanbul

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    Architects and designers hold lunch meetings over bowls of just-like-mom’s bulgur.

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    Refik

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

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    Mikla

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    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    The height of glamour, atop the hotel Marmara Pera, Mikla has some of the best vistas in town. Swedish-born star chef Mehmet Gürs’s Mediterranean-i... More
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    Babylon, Istanbul

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    The live-music venue that sparked the area’s renaissance.

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    Haci Bekir

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    Try the Turkish Delight in flavors like mint and pistachio at this exotic candy shop. More
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    Alaturca

    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    Housed in a 19th-century mansion and crammed with exquisite pottery, embroideries, and kilims. More
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    Pera Museum

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    Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

    Set in a lavish 19th-century mansion overlooking the Golden Horn, the privately funded museum stages exhibitions such as a show of Kutahya pottery ... More
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