All kinds of entertainment are available in Istanbul, including nightlife. The city has a huge number of nightclubs and bars, as well as amazing restaurants with different cuisines of the world. As a rule, clubs are open until 2 or 4 a.m. But there are establishments that take visitors until 6 and sometimes even until 8 in the morning. Many nightclubs are located on the shore of the Bosphorus and have summer venues. we will tell you about the best nightclubs in Istanbul in this article.
Babylon Nightclub
This is one of the best nightclubs in Istanbul. It is located in the central part of the city, so its walls never remain empty. It first opened its doors in 1999 and today it is a center of international and local music culture. Both locals and visitors enjoy visiting the club.
Babylon has hosted a number of performances by Turkish and international musicians of all kinds and genres. Jimmy Scott, Jane Birkin, Patti Smith, Marianne Faithfull, Thurston Moore, Macy Gray, Charles Bradley and many others have performed here. Admission prices start at 15-20 lire. Programs are always improving, new artists are invited and there is often live music.
Nightclub Ulus 29
The club will appeal to lovers of romantic surroundings and an entertaining atmosphere. It is located on a hill in the Besiktas district. It is often used for fun, business meetings, and for some special occasions. Here is quite a high level of service. During the holidays the guests can order dishes of Turkish or European cuisine.
The guests will enjoy the bright memorable interior of the Ulus 29 club, decorated with huge chandeliers and large tables. In the evening, when the night lights come on, there is a beautiful panoramic view of Istanbul. The best DJs play in the club, so the music selection is always on a high level.
You can visit the club for free, so if you are in these parts, do not deny yourself this pleasure. As for prices, they are not the lowest in the institution. To relax from the soul and to charge a positive mood will require about 5 thousand rubles. On weekdays the club takes visitors from 12:00 to 2 a.m., on weekends – from 6:00.
Sortie Nightclub
This is one of the trendiest clubs in Istanbul. It combines great food, entertainment and trendy hits from different periods. It is located in the Besiktas district and is one of the largest in the city. Up to a thousand guests can be accommodated here simultaneously. The concept of the institution is a union of European and Asian parts, the West and the East, their culture and traditions. There are seven restaurants, each of which cooks different cuisines of the world. The prices in the club are far from the lowest, but it is worth remembering that the whole Istanbul elite rests here.
Club Sortie is located on the line of the Bosphorus Strait, it is great at any time of the year. During the warmer months there is an outdoor summer area. It receives its visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. Monday is the day off. Open from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. You can book tables in advance, some of them are almost by the water.
Reina Nightclub
It is one of the most popular clubs in Turkey. Its fame has long since spread beyond the country’s borders. And this is no accident. At one time the guests of this institution were Uma Thurman, Sting, Naomi Watts, Paris Hilton, Kevin Costner. Often come here and Turkish celebrities. One of the restaurants of the club is one of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Chefs of the highest category work here. Perhaps that is what has made club Reina so popular and in demand.
The facility works all year round and its walls are never empty. The club has winter and summer grounds. It also has several restaurants. The winter hall Reina is an ideal variant for quality rest. But the summer ground deserves a special attention. It’s located right on the coast of the Bosphorus Strait, within walking distance of the Bosphorus Bridge, which overflows with all the colors of the rainbow. In addition to the dancefloor, the summer stage includes a bar, several restaurants and areas with tables and boxes. The club always plays popular Turkish and world hits. The club is opened for its first customers at 10 p.m. and is filled to capacity after 2 hours. The club is open until 4 am.
Masquerade Club nightclub
Another good club in the Besiktas area. It’s open almost every day except Tuesday. Its doors are open from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. It is located in one of the most popular and fashionable districts of Istanbul. Within walking distance of the metro station – Gayrettepe.
The beautiful interior leaves no visitor indifferent. Its highlight is the numerous masks all over the hall. There are excellent light and music players and various show-programs are regularly organized here. There are not many tourists from the CIS countries in the institution.
Nardis Jazz Club
This Istanbul club is famous for its jazz works. One of its competitors is the famous Babylon nightclub. Nardis Jazz Club often hosts various stages of music competitions or jazz festivals. Participants and guests come here even from the most remote corners of the country. The owners of the club have created it in the style of modern mainstream jazz. During the holidays in the institution, you can pay in cash and with bank cards.
360 Istanbul Night Bar
Despite the fact that the institution is called just a bar, it is a whole complex – cafe, bar and restaurant. The best DJs and live music regularly play in the bar. The name 360 Istanbul itself says that the club offers beautiful views of the city and, in particular, of the Bosphorus Strait and the Temple of St. Anthony.
There are delicious international dishes cooked by professional African chefs. On weekdays the restaurant is open from 12:00 to 02:00. On Friday and Saturday you can relax there till 4 a.m.
