Fodor's Expert Review Araf
Beyoğlu
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Located on one of Istanbul's busiest nightlife strips, Araf is usually packed to the gills with a young, energetic, and unpretentious crowd that likes to dance their hearts out to funky beats. Sunday through Thursday nights generally feature live bands playing Turkish folk, Balkan/Gypsy, or reggae/ska music, while on weekends a DJ spins music from around the world. There's no cover charge.
