If a hangover is the inevitable outcome of New Year’s Eve, just embrace it. Pretty sure a luxurious open-buffet brunch will cure it in no time.

Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul: Head to The Brasserie for an open buffet brunch featuring a deli section, a pastry section, olive oil dishes, meat dishes, and much more between 12:00pm and 03:00pm for 185 TL per person. For reservations, call (0212) 368 44 44 (ext: 4222). Asker Ocağı Caddesi No.1, Taksim

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul: Open buffet plus a detox bar between 12:00pm and 04:00pm for 170 TL per person. For reservations, call (0212) 326 46 46 (ext: 7890). Çırağan Caddesi No. 32, Beşiktaş
 

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus: Open buffet with breakfast classics, risotto, pasta, grilled dishes, sushi, and döner (roasted lamb) at Aqua Restaurant for 150 TL per person between 12:30pm and 03:30pm. For reservations, call (0212) 381 4000. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet also has a New Year’s Day brunch but it’s already booked out, so you’re going to have to make do with a Bosphorus view. Çırağan Caddesi No. 28, Beşiktaş

The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul: Enjoy brunch and a glass of bubbly for 149 TL per person between 11:30am and 02:30pm at Çintemani Restaurant. The open-buffet will feature breakfast classics, pancakes, waffles, grilled dishes (meat, fish, chicken), soups, salads, mezes, pastas, desserts, an organic corner, plus unlimited local drinks. For reservations, call (0212) 334 41 88. Süzer Plaza Askerocağı Caddesi No. 15, Şişli

Swissôtel the Bosphorus: Head to Cafe Swiss between 12:00pm and 03:00pm for an open-buffet brunch featuring seafood, salads, selections from Turkish and international cuisines, grilled dishes, a dessert section, and select dishes from Miyako and Gaja. All this for 145 TL per person. For reservations, call  (0212) 326 11 00 (ext: 3305). Bayıldım Caddesi No.2, Maçka

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