IV drips in Tophane, from hammam to hotel room

Tophane and Fındıklı run along the Bosphorus between Karaköy and Beşiktaş. The district has an old soul, with the Ottoman clock tower, the restored sixteenth-century Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam and the fine-arts university on the water, but also boutique hotels, galleries and apartments with long views towards the Asian shore. It suits guests who want a calmer base close to the action.

Many guests book our signature Hammam Detox (€390) on the same day as a hamam visit, resting in the room afterwards while the nurse looks after the infusion. The shore road here is direct, so arrival is usually quick, though evening traffic towards Beşiktaş can slow the last part. The nurse comes up discreetly and stays until the drip is finished.