A Hedonist's Guide to Istanbul

Istanbul is the gateway to Asia, and for much of human history it has been the greatest city on earth. Today a new generation of young wealthy Istanbullis have created a scene as cutting edge as anywhere else in the world. Hip bars, fantastic gourmet restaurants, and cutting-edge architecture sit comfortably and in sync with the majesty of the ancient Ottoman architecture.

"A Hedonist's guide to Istanbul" tackles one of Europe's most vibrant cities. On the border between Europe and Asia, Istanbul reflects the cultures and lifestyles of both continents. From the progressive, modern economy and design scene to the beauty and tradition of the architecture and the people. Istanbul is a city that is moving fast and this is the guide to keep up with the pace. Broken down into clear chapters the guide concentrates on the top restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, nightclubs, spas, sports and shopping in each city. Gone are reams of info, history and culture this is the definitive guide to the city's top establishments.