Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Fortunately, his description remains as accurate as it is evocative. North of this palace precinct is the ‘Golden Mile’, a string of upmarket nightclubs running between Ortaköy and Kuruçeşme. These once-humble fishing villages are now pockets of prime waterfront real estate. Inland, join the İstanbul glitterati as they shop, dine and party in chichi Nişantaşı. 6 Kadıköy In recent years, locals have been decamping from the European side of town to Asia in ever-increasing numbers, setting up home in the suburbs that are strung south from the Bosphorus Bridge. Of these, bustling Kadıköy and its annex Moda are of the most interest to visitors, being home to İstanbul’s best produce market, great eateries, convivial cafes, grunge bars and a progressive vibe.