Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Shopping

cocoon

Location: Sultanahmet

Type: Textiles

cocoon

Adnan & Hasan Carpet-Kilim Store

Former English teacher Hasan B. Semerci co-founded Adnan & Hasan with Adnan Gursu in 1978. The store's popularity grew largely through word of mouth, and the stock is now spread over three outlets. ...more »

  • Location: Grand Bazaar
  • Type: Carpet and Rug Stores
  • Tel: +90-212-5279887

Hazal Kilim

Situated inside a lovingly restored Ottoman house just steps away from the Bosphorus in Ortakoy, Hazal Kilim features an extensive selection of old and antique carpets and kilims. ...more »

  • Location: Ortakoy
  • Type: Carpet and Rug Stores
  • Tel: +90-212-2617233

cocoon

Established in 1996 by Seref Ozen and Mustafa Gokhan Demir, cocoon has grown to become a renowned Turkish brand with the slogan "Seeing comes before words." ...more »

  • Location: Sultanahmet
  • Type: Textiles
  • Tel: +90-212-6386271

Abdulla

Abdulla offers a fine selection of toiletries and bathroom accessories. Abdulla sells a range of fragrant natural soaps and handmade fabric Peshtemal, fluffy towels, bed covers, wooden clogs and more. ...more »

  • Location: Grand Bazaar
  • Type: Bath - Hamam Accessories

Ada Cafe and Bookstore

Combining a chic cafe and bar with a decent collection of books and music, Ada - meaning 'Island' in Turkish - is a popular Istiklal Street hangout. ...more »

  • Location: Istiklal Street
  • Type: Bookstores
  • Tel: +90-212-2515544

Sedat Jewellery

With a history dating back to 1930, Sedat Jewellery is a family run business set in the heart of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. ...more »

  • Location: Grand Bazaar
  • Type: Jewellery
  • Tel: +90-212-5275128

Optimum Outlet

Winner of the 2010 Specialized Outlet Award of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) in the European Conference in Prague, Optimum Istanbul offers an exciting world of shopping. ...more »

  • Location: Atasehir
  • Type: Shopping Malls
  • Tel: +90-216-6641414

Take Away Istanbul

Take Away Istanbul is a new souvenir concept which brings together designers, producers and customers. Take Away Istanbul's unique creations include t-shirts, bags, keychains, wallets and more. ...more »

  • Location: Other
  • Type: Souvenirs
  • Tel: +90-212-3231841

Cumartesi(Saturday) Pazar in Besiktas

Situated on and around Nüzhetiye Caddesi, this local bazaar in Besiktas has 400 stalls selling clothing, shoes and textiles. Though small in comparison to some of the other ...more »

  • Location: Besiktas
  • Type: Pazars-Open Air Markets

Kale Outlet Center

Offering a world of outlet shopping just 15 minutes drive from Ataturk International Airport, Kale Outlet Center Istanbul features world renowned brands at reasonable prices. ...more »

  • Location: Merter
  • Type: Shopping Malls
  • Tel: +90-212-5021155

All Istanbul Shopping

Our Local Experts say:

Istanbul is renowned for its wide variety of shopping options. From ancient bazaars to backstreet markets, to alternative designer boutiques, to state-of-the-art shopping malls, retail therapy has never been so quaint or stylish.

If it’s the world famous Turkish carpets you’re after, you won’t have to look far in Istanbul, especially in the centre of Sultanahmet. There is also a beautiful selection of hand painted ceramics, antiques, gold and silver jewellery, books, leather ware and traditional arts and crafts on offer to keep even the most discerning shopper happy.

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