Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities — the official population is more than 14 million people, and many estimate it is a great deal larger — and its abundance of frugal diners drives an ...

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These days, Beyoğlu, one of Istanbul’s 39 districts, is again the cosmopolitan heart of the city, just as it was 100 years ago. The cutting edge of Istanbul style is most visible in a handful of ...

Fifty-three restaurants in Istanbul have made it to the Michelin Guide for the city. “The presentation of the first selection of restaurants of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul is a historic moment both ...

Blogger Yasar Adanali of Reclaim Istanbul says a real estate gold rush is transforming one of the world's oldest cities I live in the historical Beyoğlu District of Istanbul, the centre of my ...

Istanbul is a “magical meeting place” which straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, said Lonely Planet. With mosques, markets, art galleries and monuments, Turkey’s largest city has more “top-notch ...

The former seat of not one but three empires, Istanbul represents colour and history like no other; the only place in the world to straddle two continents (Europe and Asia), it’s become a powerful ...

Editor’s Note: CNN Insider Guides are thoroughly checked for accuracy. Given the fluid nature of the travel industry, however, some listings may fall out of date before guides can be updated. The best ...