The clubbing scene in Istanbul is extensive with popular venues spread throughout the city. Our nightlife map breaks down the best places to party with top DJs, live music and dance shows.
For most party-goers, the night starts with dinner and drinks. Then, as the midnight hour approaches, nightclubs start to fill up and soon reach maximum capacity.
Party Areas
A lot of nightlife can be found near the Galata Tunel Line (F2 Metro). On the European side, the majority of clubs are found in Beyoglu around Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and Nevizade, as well in Besiktas around Ortakoy, and Sisli around Nisantasi.
On the Asian side, Kadikoy in the Caddebostan, Barlar Sokagi (Bar / Kadife Street) is very busy along Bagdat Street, Moda Street, Damci Street, and Iskele Street.
Bebek also has some clubbing decent options.
Bosphorus
Sortie
Address: 54 Muallim Naci Street, Kurucesme, Ortakoy, Beşiktaş
Tel: +90 212 327 85 85
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Ruby
Address: Yıldız dist., Ortakoy Salhanesi Str. No:5, Ortakoy, Besiktas
Tel: +90 212 291 84 40
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Ulus 29
Address: Ulus Mahallesi, Ahmet Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Ulus Parkı İçi, No 71/1, Beşiktaş
Tel: +90 212 358 29 29
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City Center
Masquerade Club
Address: Yildiz Posta Str. Sinan Pasaji No:38 D:26 Gayrettepe, Beşiktaş
Tel: +90 0212 347 13 47
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Nardis Jazz Club
Address: Kuledibi Str. No:8 Galata
Tel: +90 244 63 27, +90 532 244 57 78a
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360 Istanbul
Address: Istiklal Street Misirr Apt. No: 163/8, Beyoglu
Tel: +90 212 251 10 42 or 43, +90 533 691 0 360
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Cahide Muzikhol
Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:52, Harbiye Mahallesi, Şişli
Tel: +90 212 219 65 30
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Babylon Bomonti
Address: Bomonti Bira Fabrikasi, Birahane Str. No:1 Bomonti, Sisli
Tel: +90 212 334 01 90
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Jolly Joker Balans
Address: İstiklal Cad. Balo Sok. No: 22 Beyoğlu
Tel: +90 212 249 0749
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City Outskirts
Club XLarge
Address: Ataturk Oto Sanayi Sitesi 52. Str. No:12/1 Maslak, Sarıyer
Tel: +90 212 243 35 33, +90 530 491 0 888
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Map of Nightlife
On our interactive map below we’ve included all the popular hotspots in both Asia and European Istanbul. If you’re looking to party by the water, in the center or outskirts of the city, you’ll find the best nightlife spots marked below.