Your Istanbul city break will probably be a fusion of opulent Ottoman palaces in
Sultanahmet and lazy boat trips along the Bosphorus, blended with
European-style boutiques and ancient bazaars. On your weekend city break in Istanbul,
savour ancient Christian churches and Turkish modern art, topping off your Istanbul
evening in a stylish rooftop restaurant in Beyoglu.
Dining and unwinding on Istanbul city breaks
On your city break to Istanbul, you'll realise that there is more to Turkish
cuisine than kebabs. Enjoy a simple Istanbul breakfast of delicious
börek savoury pastries. For a stylish Istanbul break, dine on
top European fusion cuisine and creative cocktails in Beyoglu restaurants. Or
join Istanbullus for garlicky dips and starters in a noisy meyhane
traditional restaurant on bustling Nevizade Sokak. You'll love
feasting on fresh fish along the waterfront on the Bosphorus.
Special places to stay in Istanbul
Choose a restored Ottoman house in historical Sultanahmet with
Istanbul's ancient monuments on your doorstep for your Istanbul city break.
Or, to be closer to shops, restaurants and buzzing nightlife, choose modern
Istanbul, around Beyoglu or bustling Taksim. Fancy a romantic weekend
city break? Enjoy Istanbul's boutique hotels along the Bosphorus for
waterfront tranquillity.
Things to do on Istanbul city breaks
On your Istanbul break, see the city's history come to life at the huge
pre-Ottoman church Haghia Sophia in Sultanahmet, then haggle for
handicrafts at Grand Bazaar. Whizz to the top of Galata Tower for
panoramic Istanbul city views filled with minarets and rooftops. After perusing top
Turkish art and photography at the Istanbul Modern, wander down
Istanbul's famous shopping street, Istiklal Caddesi. For a fun city
break, join Istanbul's smart set dancing at rooftop bars in Ortakoy
or Beyoglu while gazing at the Bosphorus.
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