Whole Day Alive Nightlife
Istanbul is the city that never sleeps and it has 7 days 24 hours alive nightlife. The sun goes down and the city is ready for an ultimate entertainment with its various bars, nightclubs and concert halls.
Nişantaşı, Taksim, Bebek, Ortaköy, Bosphorus on the European side and Caddebostan, Kadıköy, Çubuklu on the Asian side; music and nightlife go on at every corner of the city.
All in European side and with marvelous views; Reina, Sortie, Sunset, 360 Istanbul and Anjelique are famous nightclubs where celebrities, artists and sports people flock to enjoy the night until the dawn comes.
Jolly Joker, Bronx, Hayal Kahvesi, Babylon, Indigo, Line, Mojo entertain their guests with local and ethnic musicians from all over the world for live performances.
Frankie’s, Nardis Jazz Club, Q Jazz in the Park are where the jazz lovers gather together.
In the summer time Park Orman is a fresh open air area between the forests where live concerts take place.
To get a taste of the Turkish folk and pop music Nispet, Keops are a must to go.
“Meyhane” are the local restaurants playing Turkish music with traditional instruments and serving mezes. These places are some popular places of the lot.
All these are a few of the reasons why Istanbul is the ultimate dining, shopping, music and entertainment capital of Turkey.
Istanbul is also popular city with festivals. Multilayered structure blending the past, present and the future in Istanbul transforms the whole city to one big center for different and various events from cinema to opera; traditional festivals to modern performing arts. Istanbul Shopping Fest, is an annual shopping fest held in Istanbul. Established in 2011, the mission of the Festival is to make Istanbul the shopping, culture and entertainment center of the world. The festival especially attracts foreign tourists as the shops offer tax free shopping. It has been in progress between 7th and 29th June, 2014.
Enjoy and Educate Kids in Istanbul
Istanbul offers many options where the kids can spend quality time filled with education, while the parents enjoy their own tastes. The city features a wide range of workshops, museums, aquariums, and even a dinosaur park.
The models of historic buildings 25 times smaller than the originals in Miniaturk Park offer a quick tour of Turkey. Several important cultural edifices from the world are also displayed here; a typical tour of Miniaturk is a good and enjoyable way of discovering the history.
At the far end of the Golden Horn, the district of Eyüp is situated. “Pierre Lotti Café” is located in the area; the place is admired its location and the panorama is breathtaking while sipping your Turkish coffee enjoy the view.
Shopping in History and Modernity
Shopping in History and Modernity: Shopping in Istanbul like tradition and modernity. Istanbul’s shopping variety with its traditional and modern products in almost 200 modern shopping malls makes the city an attraction center for any kind of shopping lover. Grand Bazaar: Oldest shopping mall of the world is famous “Grand Bazaar”. A huge bazaar built in the 15th century located in the middle of Istanbul’s historical center; 553 years old Bazaar features many beauties of the Ottoman and Turkish “arts & crafts” including carpets, ceramics, fabrics and famous Iznik and Kütahya tiles. The Grand Bazaar looks like a gigantic labyrinth with its vast area that exceeds 31,000 square meters, 61 streets, over 3,600 shops and 18 gates. The Grand Bazaar, where approximately 25,000 people work and is visited by over 250,000 people daily. Mısır Çarşısı (The Spice Market): It was “the international trade center of the Ottoman.” Herbs from all over the world are sold in the Spice Market; it is a colorful and authentic bazaar famous for its herbalists.
Original Hammams: known as “Turkish Baths” all over the world, are among Istanbul’s rich inventory of historical monuments. It is a unique experience to tour these hammams, some of which are about 500 years old; a visit to Istanbul cannot be complete without experiencing the historical hammams within Sultanahmet surrounding.
Galata Bridge is one of the three bridges that today connect Beyoğlu are with the historic peninsula across the Golden Horn. It is located at Karaköy, the historical port of the city, which is home to many characteristic Istanbul buildings. The Galata Bridge and surroundings offer unique sunset views over the Golden Horn.
Galata Tower, one of the most important symbols of Istanbul, has been offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn for over 650 years and is a unique spot for watching the marvelous sunset on the Golden Horn.
It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul. It is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, hotels, and nightlife. From the Tunel area to Taksim Square one of the city’s focal points is Istiklal Caddesi (Istiklal Street), the heartbeat of today’s Istanbul.
The street, dominated by cultural activities, cafes, bars and restaurants, is alive until the morning light also there are old embassy buildings.
In the street, there is Balık Pazarı (Fish Bazaar) with the colorful ambience and divergent seafood products the market always lively and colorful.
Moreover, there is another special place in the street which is Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage) with lots of restaurants. Each evening the tables are filled with Turks and foreigners who come to talk, eat, laugh and linger over dozens of plates of meze, succulent kebaps, seafood, sweet desserts, and glass after glass of milky Turkish rakı, beer or wine.
It is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The Golden Horn geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a natural, sheltered harbor that has historically protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.
Istanbul, one of the most ancient cities in the world, surely deserves to be called “an open air museum” with its 8.500 years of history. It is the obvious place to begin a tour of Istanbul; Old Istanbul, which is the full of museums, mosques, palaces, temples and cisterns and historical monuments within Sultanahmet Square and the surrounding area. Considered as the second part of the Historic Peninsula, the Road to the Divan (the Imperial Council) stretching from Beyazıt to Süleymaniye houses many historical monuments and relics which are worth visiting.
The strait that divides the city into European and Asian sides, and connects the Marmara Sea in the south to the Black Sea in the north; frequent boat tours on the Bosphorus is a good and refreshing way of discovering the city, many historical buildings, palaces, waterside mansions and green parks on two sides will accompany this unique experience.
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
The Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center offers 12,000 m2 event space, 3200 people capacity, and more than 30 breakout rooms. The hotel offers 829 sleeping rooms with all the modern amenities for all the business and leisure travelers. There are almost 10,000 sleeping rooms within 1 mile of hotel & conference center.
Hilton Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Center
The convention center can accommodate 3000 people over two floors, 2,822 m2 total exhibition area including 1,480m2 surface area, and 27 meeting rooms. There are almost 10,000 sleeping rooms within 1 mile of convention center. The convention center have a hotel which offers 499 sleeping rooms with all the modern amenities for all the business and leisure travelers.
WOW Hotels & Convention Center
The convention center has 34 halls, 8,500m2 meeting area and a capacity of 6500 people. There are almost 3,000 sleeping rooms within 1 mile of convention center. The convention center has a hotel which offers 635 rooms with all the comfort for all the business and leisure travelers.
Istanbul Expo Center (IFM)
The convention center have 11 exhibition hall with a total area of 1,62,000 m2. There are almost 3,000 sleeping rooms within 1 mile of convention center. There is no hotel within the convention center.
Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center
The convention center have 22 multi-purpose meeting rooms, 2.500m2 ballroom and 1013 people capacity auditorium. There are almost 6,000 sleeping room within 1 mile of convention center. The convention center also have a hotel which offers 323 rooms.
Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC)
The convention center have 2000 people auditorium, numerous meeting rooms and over 7.000m2 exhibition space and 27 mulch-functional rooms. There are 10,000 sleeping rooms with 1 mile of convention center. There are no hotel at the convention center.
Istanbul is the only city in the world spanning two continents, a wide range of natural attractions, and the city offers unique modern, historical and archaeological sites or venues. With 8,500 years of a glamorous history, Istanbul has always been an important metropolis of its days.
Former capital of many empires including Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire the city holds within some of the precious ancient monuments as well as a unique beauty with the Bosphorus running across the city separating Europe and Asia.
Istanbul is located in the heart of the world, easily accessible by plane, car, rail or ship. Two billion people live within a six-hour flight of the city. At this point, the direct support of Turkish Airlines is no doubt worth to mention. As a Star-Alliance member, Turkish Airlines has direct flight to more than 260 destination and been chosen the Europe’s Best Airlines for the past 4 years. Furthermore, they have chosen the World’s Number 1 Airline flying to most countries which makes Istanbul even more easy accessible. In addition to this Istanbul is on top of easy visa requirements, e-visa application.
Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)
The convention center have 3705 people auditorium, 115 meeting rooms, 4,500m2 open area and 16,000 m2 exhibition space. There are 10,000 sleeping rooms with 1 mile of convention center. There are no hotel at the convention center.
Main auditorium for 3008 people, 102.000m2 area and 86.000m2 indoor space. There are 637 sleeping rooms with 1 mile of convention center. There are no hotel at the convention center.
