Spend 4 nights in Istanbul. Fly down to Izmir, then spend 1 day/night in Efes. Take an easy 3 hour bus ride down to Bodrum for 2 relaxing nights beachside.
Noah Weiss: A modern chic hotel from a converted bank in the best location: a 10m walk over the bridge to the old city and sights, at the footsteps of the Galata district for drinks, and next to Karakoy for food.
Noah Weiss: Huge, great rooms with the nicest bathrooms and pillows I've ever had. Great location by Taksim Square. Built in 2013 but with formal antiquity. Somewhat stuffy. Get a high up room for a river view.
Noah Weiss: The best brunch / breakfast in Istanbul. The Turkish breakfast spread is unreal. The poached egg with prosciutto sandwich is a great. Big selection of fresh mixed juices, too. Solid outdoor seating.
Noah Weiss: Pro tip: shop like a local outside the market along the western wall. Half the price, twice as good service and quality. Bonus: pick up fresh ground Turkish coffee at the famous Kurukahveci Mehmet.
Noah Weiss: The Galata Bridge has a great view of both European sides of the city. On the Sultanahmet side, get 6 Lira fresh fish sandwiches next to the water.
Noah Weiss: Some of the best inventive high-end Turkish food in the city, but at reasonable prices. The pastry with cheese appetizer was great, as was the sea bass main. Perfect romantic date spot.
Noah Weiss: Istanbul's first Australian third wave coffee house. Great cappuccino and strong espresso. Plentiful outdoor seating. Expensive but some of the only cold brew coffee in the city.
Noah Weiss: One of the only real NYC level cocktail bars in Istanbul. Pricey but worth it. Try the daily special drink. Vibe is like a rustic living room.
Noah Weiss: You have to visit if you're coming to Turkey. It's the most amazing reconstructed historical ruins I've ever seen. Efes was the Asian capital of the Greco-Roman empire. Only ~1hr from Izmir airport.
Şahabettin Dede Cad. (Atatürk Cad.), Selçuk, İzmir
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Noah Weiss: The mixed plate of meze starters -- from roasted eggplant to mushrooms to yogurt dips and more -- is enough to feed two and incredibly cheap. Best read in Selcuk.
Noah Weiss: A beautiful resort with an infinity pool overlooking the town of Bodrum and the sea. Good value, big rooms, solid breakfast buffet, and great pool/spa setup.
Noah Weiss: Romantic Spanish restaurant perfect for a change of pace. This is the best sangria I've ever had. Go heavy on the long menu of starters; the paella is good but not great, and can serve 3 people.