Settle in for a Soho Retreat at Soho House Istanbul

Located in the historic Beyoğlu district, with its traditional Turkish baths, Byzantine architecture and back streets full of artisanal treasures and laid-back cafes, Soho House Istanbul is set within an old palazzo built in 1873 – and still maintains many original features, such as 19th-century frescoes. It’s also home to our next Soho Retreat.
 
From Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November, you’ll take part in wellness-boosting classes and workshops within the House, as well as heading out into Istanbul to see the sights and enjoy traditional Turkish practices. The retreat includes three days of activities, plus a three-night stay in one of the House’s bedrooms, each featuring traditional design influenced by the building’s 19th-century heritage.
 
Once you arrive at the House on Thursday, you’ll have time to settle into your bedroom. Between 7pm and 9pm, we’ll be hosting a welcome reception, where you can meet your fellow retreat guests and explore the House. Grab a drink on the rooftop and take in views over the Bosphorus, enjoy dinner in one of the club’s four restaurants, or simply head back to your bedroom to relax.

Friday begins at 9am with a Vinyasa Yoga class, followed by an ‘opening circle’ – an opportunity to connect with fellow guests – led by yoga teacher and Soho House Head of Member Experience, Tino DeMartino. You’ll then head over to the main club space for brunch, followed by a walk to the city’s Spice Bazaar. Here, with the help of local chef and health coach İdil Yazar, you’ll pick up the key ingredients for healthy food and drink recipes to be prepared throughout the rest of the retreat. 
 
Yazar will be on hand to talk you through their health-boosting qualities, as well as the ways they can be used in traditional Turkish cooking. This will be followed by a trip to the Grand Bazaar, one of the city’s oldest and largest covered markets, with more than 4,000 shops across 61 streets. Once back at the House, you’ll wind down over dinner made with many of the day’s purchases.
 

Saturday kicks off with a Yoga Sculpt class with DeMartino, designed to help stretch and strengthen your body. This will be followed by a Wim Hof Method workshop on the House’s rooftop, during which you’ll explore the healing benefits of deep breathing and cold therapy – including ice baths overlooking the city below. Following this, you’ll join your fellow guests for a traditional Turkish breakfast, complete with Turkish coffee readings. In this tradition, readers interpret symbols and patterns in coffee grounds as a means of fortune-telling. 
 
The afternoon will see you join a healing floral altar workshop, where you’ll be guided by experts to create personalised altars to help you connect with nature and enhance your spiritual practice. Later, you’ll visit a local hammam, a traditional Turkish bath that uses steam to help you relax and restore your mind and body. Saturday evening will be your opportunity to explore Istanbul further, with our local team available to offer recommendations for authentic dinner options around the city.

 

The final day of the retreat will prioritise relaxation, starting with a breathwork class and sound meditation, led by DeMartino and the team at House of Smarana, a local holistic and wellbeing collective. After this, you will join retreat guests in a farewell feast at Cecconi’s. Once you have checked out of your bedroom, you can join in an optional sightseeing tour of Istanbul. You will be able to visit the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern or Galata Tower, or take a boat ride up the Bosphorus. The team can also arrange trips to other landmarks around the city, so be sure to ask them if you would like to visit anywhere in particular before the retreat ends.
 
Throughout the retreat, there will also be the opportunity to visit the House’s Cowshed spa for a relaxing facial or massage, or to use the traditional Turkish hammam. There’s also the House gym, which features a boxing ring and plenty of floor space for training, plus a steam room and sauna. 
 
The price of each retreat per bedroom, including full board and all activities, starts from €2,055 (two people) and €1,380 (one person) for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. An additional night can be booked for Sunday, with bedrooms starting from €235 per night. 

 

The retreat includes:
 
●  Three nights at Soho House Istanbul between Thursday 31 October and Sunday 3 November
●  Welcome breakfast and ‘Market to Table’ dinner with İdil Yazar on Friday, breakfast on Saturday and a farewell feast on Sunday 
●  One Vinyasa Yoga class with Tino DeMartino
●  One Yoga Sculpt class with Tino DeMartino
●  A trip to the Spice Bazaar with İdil Yazar
●  A trip to the Grand Bazaar
●  One Wim Hof Method workshop
●  One floral alter workshop
●  One breathwork class and sound meditation with Natalie Garih and Rida Kıraşı of House of Smarana
●  One excursion to a traditional Turkish hammam 
●  Optional sightseeing tour of Istanbul’s tourist spots
 
Soho House members can book the Soho House Istanbul Retreat here 

Soho friends can book the Soho House Istanbul Retreat here