W Lounge Istanbul
Cultures collide in a true city hot spot

A place to see and be seen in a city where East meets West, and modern music mingles with 19th-century decor, the W Lounge is a lively mix that makes is a must-visit destination on a night out in Istanbul. Art and treasures from the golden age of the Ottoman Empire adorn the walls, while the atmosphere is stoked by some of the city’s avant-garde DJs playing chill-out through the day with a livelier selection once the sun goes down.
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