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Best places in Istanbul where the World really Holds on!

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There is something for everyone in Istanbul, when it comes to partying at night. Contemporary modern music, popular music, rock, house, techno, hip-hop... Themed parties, de tableu entertainment or bar hopping in the back streets. It is impossible not to have fun in this big city...

Author: aisha

Day 1 - Istanbul

Given its positioning, the view from its dock, its atmosphere, and the huge chandelier that seems as if it is hanging from the sky over the club, Reina is definitely a must-visit place for party-goers of Istanbul. It is a chic and elegant place, a place where people reserve high-tables and/or lounges to dance into the morning, not just the night.

Following Reina on the list is NuTeras. Another very entertaining, very trendy place with a vast view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul from the top of a huge terras. NuTeras is for the casual chic people. It is to take an evening, after work drink or to dance into the night casually, easily and comfortably.

Anjelique is a trendsetter with its DJs, music and concepts. It overlooks the Ortakoy mosque and the bridge: an enchanting and mystical view during the night. Very much preferred by the locals.

Otto and Babylon do not follow each other; they rather complement each other. Start hanging out at Otto from 10 pm until a little after midnight and then head out for a lively concert at Babylon later on. The hazelnut shots at Otto: OTTIMO!!!

Otto and Babylon are both on Asmali Mescit: the most crowded and the trendiest bar street of Istanbul, located in the bohemian quarter of Beyoglu. Reserve your dinner here for 8 PM and then don't leave these streets until 3-4 AM. There are also cool after-hour places, and traditional buffets that make Turkish pizzas in Asmali Mescit, where you can either not end the night, or satiate your hunger before you hit for home or your hotel.

360 Istanbul is another famous nightclub, especially among the foreigners, for its 360 degrees panoramic view... There are also live music events here as well during and perhaps a little after dinner time. Check out its Web site for more information.

Mojo and Roxy are alternative places to go. These are closed spaces, and are always very crowded. Cheaper as well.

Going down to the very botton of our list: Samdan. This is one of the very old nightclubs of Istanbul, very much preferred by the social elites of the city. Exclusive and elegant. Hard to get in, reservations may be necessary. Also, open in winters only -moves out to Reina for the summer season.

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