Istanbul Popular Districts
Maslak
Maslak is one of Istanbul's main business districts. Directly accessible by Metro, Maslak is a popular area for new investment and construction. ...more »
- Location: Maslak
- Type: Popular Districts
Kurucesme
Kurucesme is a trendy district on the European shores of the Bosphorus. The area is renowned for its lively restaurants, clubs and it is also home to Kurucesme Arena. ...more »
- Location: Kurucesme
- Type: Popular Districts
Çiçek Pasajı - Flower Passage
Once graced with the French title 'Cite de Pera', Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage) retains a European style elegance. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Popular Districts
Kadikoy Fish Market
One of Kadıköy’s main institutions is its Balık Pazarı (Fish Market) at the start of Güneşlibahçe Sokak (Sunny Garden Street). This fiesta of food is made up of a number of small stalls. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Popular Districts
Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet boasts many of Istanbul’s most visited sites- including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine Hippodrome and more. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Popular Districts
Rumeli Passage
Constructed in 1897 by Ragıp Pasha, Rumeli Han is home to many stores selling scarves and other accessories as well as a florist, bookstore, optician, tattoo & piercing studio and more. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Popular Districts
Fener and Balat
Winding with a kind of rugged charm along the banks of the Golden Horn, the suburbs of Fener and Balat were home to large Greek and Jewish populations for centuries. ...more »
- Location: Fener
- Type: Popular Districts
Fransiz Sokağı - French Street
Tucked away behind the famed Galatasaray Lycee (Galatasaray School) off Istiklal Street is a cobbled tribute to the French influence in Turkey, which has lasted for centuries. ...more »
- Location: French Street
- Type: Popular Districts
Levent
Levent is one of the suburbs making up the central business district in Istanbul. This modern district, situated on the European side of the city, is home to Turkey's tallest skyscraper, the Sapphire. ...more »
- Location: Levent
- Type: Popular Districts
Our Local Experts say:
Istanbul's colossal size, beautiful landscape and many sights and attractions means that there are many popular districts to visit.
Visitors to Istanbul will usually begin with Sultanahmet, which is home to some of the city's most stunning historical sites. The district of Beyoglu-Taksim is usually visited for its nightlife, shopping and entertainment options while many of villages in and around the Bosphorus, Golden Horn and on the Asian side are also popular.
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