While both the men's and women's teams once topped their respective Istanbul leagues, neither is the team it once was. Games take place at Ahmet Cömert...

Built in 1481, for almost 500 years this hamam was for men only. A small women's section was finally added in 1963. Little else has been altered. The...

Galleria, the first shopping mall in Istanbul, still offers the most entertaining shopping experience for families with kids, thanks to its skating rink....

One of Istanbul's oldest hamams, Gedikpaşa was built in 1457 by one of Mehmet the Conqueror's viziers, next door to the mosque that also bears his name....

Organises day treks in the local area and river and rafting trips further afield. The company also organises scuba diving trips and training, for which a...

The outdoor pool is approximately half Olympic size, while the indoor pool is 18m (60ft) long. The price includes use of all the health club facilities....

This spacious, spotless gym has hi-tech equipment, English-speaking trainers and panoramic views over Taksim Square, which provide a welcome distraction...

On the third floor above the dippy hippy stalls of Aznavur Pasajı, wannabe pool sharks circle six billiard tables. There's also internet access and a café.

In addition to jet skiing, bungee jumping and trampolining during the day, Solar Beach hosts rave parties most summer weekends come nightfall. In past years...

This hamam was built by the venerable Mimar Sinan in 1557. It was once part of a structure that included a mosque, hospital, school and an asylum. It's...

The best option on the Asian shore for a newcomer, this hamam was built in 1648 by Kösem Sultan, with a section for each gender. You'll have an authentic...