In 2015, the prestigious global member's club Soho House made its mark in Istanbul, transforming the historic Palazzo Corpi. This 19th-century townhouse in the heart of Beyoğlu has a storied past as the residence of a wealthy Genoese merchant and later served as the US Embassy for over a century. For non-members, the option to stay in the hotel located in the Glass Building, an annexe to the Palazzo, is a delightful opportunity. With 87 tastefully furnished bedrooms, the interiors seamlessly blend the brand's cosy-maximalist British style with a Turkish twist. Guests of the hotel enjoy exclusive access to the clubhouse, where a cool crowd assembles to dine and unwind, surrounded by captivating frescoes.
TIME OUT TIP: Among the three in-house restaurants, Cecconi’s stands out as one of the city’s leading outlets for Italian cuisine. The restaurant is also popular with its sumptuous Sunday brunch. Located on the ground level of the Glass Building, the Cowshed Spa offers an urban oasis with five treatment rooms, two hammams, and a nostalgic barbershop.