Istiklal Street, Taksim

The city of Istanbul has an extensive and diverse nightlife. From the bohemian backstreets of Beyoglu to the ornate resaurants of Ortakoy or Etiler; Istanbul exhibits one of the most engaging and vibrant scenes in the region. The only potential nightmare for the Turkey's biggest city is the agony of choice. The city is generally safe, the people are extremely welcoming and, best of all, the prices relatively cheap. Istanbul is a city that eats and sleeps late. Beyoglu, the area stretching south down Istiklal Caddesi from Taksim Square is a good place to start. The area itself is rumored to have more than a thousand bars. When the offices of central Istanbul close, the small cafes at the top of Istiklal begin to fill up with an eclectic selection of locals, from students and intellectuals to businessmen and wannabe rock stars.

a night club

If you are lucky enough to arrive in the city during the long summer months it is essential to take advantage of the long afternoons when Istanbul glows a deep orange. At around 9 PM, Istanbul's bars and restaurants begin to heat up. As evening turns to night, the city really starts to show its colors in the summer and after 11 PM, there are some wonderful nightspots worth investigating on the Bosphorus. It is worth booking the restaurant to avoid the entrance fees if you are planning to eat in one. Late night entertainment is not restricted to the more expensive venues. Beyoglu thrives until at least 2 AM and many clubs stay open until 4 AM or 5 AM. Finally, we believe that you will find the night-life of a life-time in the magnificent city of Istanbul.