Avrupa Pasajı

Avrupa Pasajı or Passage d'Europe is a historic shopping arcade with antique shops and a great array of textile, ceramics and lamps on display. Its arched glass roof is quite a sight.

• Address:

  Hüseyinağa, Meşrutiyet Caddesi No 8, Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Bagdat Caddesi

A good shopping district is the long Bagdat Caddesi on the Asian side. There are many trendy brand name shops here and prices are sometimes lower than in town because not many tourists find this area.

• Address:

  Bagdat Caddesi, Istanbul

• Subway:

  The most practical way to get to Bagdat Street is via Marmaray train

Çukurcuma

Çukurcuma, the hillside neighbourhood just east of Istiklal Caddesi, attracts both serious antique collectors and lovers of thrifty antique shopping. Vintage clothing, textiles, and old books are presented amongst 19th-century Baroque furniture and floral-painted ceramics. You will definitely find something to spice up your home decor in an authentic, non-mass-market way.

• Address:

  Çukurcuma, Istanbul

• More info:

  Put on some comfy shoes to navigate the steep cobblestone streets

Egyptian Spice Bazaar

The Spice Bazaar is at the base of the Galata Bridge in Eminönü, and is also called the Egyptian Bazaar because of the imported spices originally from Egypt. Besides the vast array of spices, in the lanes of this indoor market you can buy cheese, honey, sausages, dried fruits, tea and all sorts of edible delights, and knick knacks, including clothes and gorgeous fabrics.

• E-mail:

  info@misircarsisi.org.tr

• Address:

  Rüstem Paşa, Fatih, İstanbul

• Phone:

  +90 212 513 65 97

Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar attracts many people, far too many if you come at rush hour. It’s a good idea to arrive early in the morning and enjoy a cup of tea in one of the cafes whilst the bazaar comes to life. There are thousands of stalls, selling virtually everything, carpets, gold, cloth, spices and more. The bazaar is a world of its own and it’s easy and fun to get lost in the teeming alleyways.

• Web:

  www.kapalicarsi.com.tr

• Address:

  Beyazıt, İstanbul

• Phone:

  +90 212 519 12 48

İstanbul Cevahir

A large and modern shopping mall spread across six floors, with lifts and escalators providing easy access throughout. The first four levels are filled with a wide range of popular international brands such as Zara, Nike, and many others. The entire fifth floor is dedicated to dining, featuring over 50 fast food outlets and restaurants offering plenty of choice for all tastes. Conveniently located above the M2 metro line, you can enter the mall directly from the underground station by simply taking the escalators up. The building itself is quite impressive and serves as both a shopping and dining destination.

• Web:

  www.istanbulcevahir.com/en

• E-mail:

  info@istanbulcevahir.com

• Address:

  19 Mayıs, Büyükdere Caddesi No 22, Şişli, İstanbul

• Phone:

  +90 212 368 69 00