Soho House Istanbul

Soho House sits on Meşrutiyet Street in Beyoğlu, surrounded by some of Istanbul's most interesting galleries, restaurants and nightlife. Istiklal Avenue is about 300 metres away, the Pera Museum is close by, and the meyhanes of Asmalımescit are just around the corner. Şişhane metro is a couple of minutes away, and the Old City is around 25 minutes by metro or tram.

Built in 1873, Palazzo Corpi is an extraordinary example of 19th-century Italian architecture in Istanbul. Elaborate frescoes, marble staircases, and ornate ceilings have been carefully preserved, while contemporary furniture and an extensive art collection firmly place the interiors in the present.

The bedrooms, in the Annex and the newer Glass Building, bring a relaxed, residential style to the historic setting. Vintage-inspired furniture, wooden floors, contemporary art and Anatolian kilims create comfortable, individual interiors, and every room in the Glass Building has a private balcony.

Cecconi's serves Northern Italian cooking, from handmade pasta to wood-fired pizza, with tables among the olive trees of the courtyard garden. Up on the rooftop, Apheleia brings the flavours of the Greek islands, with mezze and charcoal-oven dishes, served with views across the Bosphorus.

The Cowshed spa offers massages, facials, and traditional Turkish hammam rituals, and the substantial gym includes Technogym machines, free weights, a boxing ring, and a full programme of classes.