Nightlife · 13 of the best in Istanbul
Babylon Bomonti
Concerts in a former brewery
About Babylon Bomonti
Babylon, a name in Istanbul’s music scene for decades, now has its home in Bomontiada, the former Bomonti brewery turned into a cultural complex in Şişli. Local and international acts play here; check the programme and book through its website.
Why it's on our list
- Concerts and club nights
- Bomontiada
- Check the programme
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Babylon Bomonti before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Babylon Bomonti are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- OsmanbeyM2850 m11 min walk
- Şişli-MecidiyeköyM21.3 km16 min walk
- ÇağlayanM71.4 km17 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Gazi Berkay Sokağı750 m9 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kurtuluş Caddesi850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Taksim Square2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- İstiklal Avenue2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Galata Tower3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Galata Bridge4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Spice Bazaar4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Topkapı Palace5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Grand Bazaar5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Hagia Sophia5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Istanbul Airport (IST)31 kmCar or taxi 95 min
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)33 kmCar or taxi 101 min