Introduction and guide to the neighborhoods of Istanbul

A tour of the most beautiful Asian and European neighborhoods in Istanbul

Neighborhoods of Istanbul

The neighborhoods of Istanbul have a lot of diversity and all kinds of regions can be found in this city. If you intend to immigrate or even travel to Turkey, the first and most important thing is to get to know these neighborhoods in Istanbul so that you can choose the best place for your permanent or temporary residence. Some neighborhoods of Istanbul are completely luxurious and modern, while others have preserved their old and traditional texture. The prices of houses and residences are very high in some neighborhoods.

But the most important thing to know about the neighborhoods of Istanbul is the way of life and culture of the people in that neighborhood. By knowing these tips, you can choose a neighborhood that is most similar to your lifestyle. In the continuation of this article, the most famous neighborhoods of Istanbul and the living conditions in them are introduced. If you are planning to immigrate or travel to Istanbul, do not miss the continuation of this article.

What are the most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul?

Istanbul is one of the most populous cities with an estimated population of over 15 million people. Also, this city is one of the largest cities in the world, and therefore it may not be a suitable place for people who are used to living in small cities or who cannot tolerate many crowds. However, it is better to keep in mind that living in Istanbul, like living anywhere, can be accompanied by challenges.

Istanbul’s transportation system is of high quality, so you don’t have to worry about commuting between Istanbul’s neighborhoods. Also, if you are traveling to this city to stay, it is better to know that the neighborhoods of Istanbul, which are located in the Asian part, have more places to stay and have lower prices. Istanbul is a busy city, so you should prepare yourself for excessive traffic and crowds to travel to this city. In order to familiarize you more with the neighborhoods of Istanbul, we have provided a list below so that you can choose the most suitable neighborhood before your trip.

Besiktas, modern Istanbul

One of the best and most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul is Besiktas, which is divided into 23 districts. Besiktas is one of the most well-known neighborhoods in Istanbul, which has many tourist attractions. Many of Istanbul’s famous weekly markets are held in Besiktas neighborhood. It should be mentioned that many luxury hotels and important organizations such as embassies are located in this neighborhood of Istanbul.

As mentioned, the most luxurious hotels in Istanbul are located in Besiktas neighborhood. This issue makes the price of hotels and accommodation in Besiktas relatively high. The price of the house is very high just like the price of the hotel and accommodation in Besiktas neighborhood of Istanbul. Most of the houses for sale in Besiktas neighborhood are luxury apartments with very high prices. If you are looking for a cheap neighborhood to stay in Istanbul, Besiktas is not a good choice.

Most of Istanbul’s tourist attractions are located in Besiktas neighborhood. It is also worth mentioning that many famous and prestigious shopping centers of Istanbul have been built in this area. The public transportation system in this area is excellent and people can travel to other neighborhoods of Istanbul by taxi, subway, bus, and tram. Beşiktaş is the best neighborhood among the neighborhoods of Istanbul for shopping in shopping malls and traditional and weekly Turkish markets.

The best areas to live in Besiktas are:

• Bebek
• Akat
• Arnavutkoy
• Kurucesme
• Levent
• Etiler

Karakoy; The heart of the old city of Istanbul

Karakoy neighborhood is one of the oldest and at the same time the most beautiful neighborhoods in Istanbul. In 2012, most of the historical and old buildings of this neighborhood were renovated and turned into luxury restaurants and cafes that attracted many people. The restoration of historical buildings and their change of use increased the tourism industry in the Karakoy neighborhood of Istanbul and the prosperity of business in this neighborhood.

There are many old buildings in Karakoy neighborhood, and this makes the price of property and houses in this neighborhood to be very different and change from 3 to 5 thousand lira per square meter. Turkish residence can be obtained by buying a property in the old context of the construction of Karakoy neighborhood.

The price of accommodation in this neighborhood depends on many things, such as the number of stars in the hotel. But in general, it can be said that the prices of hotels and residences in this neighborhood are more suitable than the luxury and European neighborhoods of Istanbul.

As mentioned, Karakoy neighborhood is one of the old neighborhoods of Istanbul and many historical buildings have been built in this neighborhood. In this neighborhood of Istanbul, you can try traditional Turkish food in beautiful restaurants with old architecture and also take pictures in traditional Turkish clothes in the relevant centers. Karakoy is one of the best neighborhoods in Istanbul to learn about the historical and old architecture of Turkey.

Bayoglu; A lively and artistic neighborhood

Beyoglu is one of the most important neighborhoods in Istanbul, both for tourists and for local people. Many important commercial buildings, luxury hotels and large shopping malls of Istanbul have been built in Beyoglu district. It is enough to look for the address of the most important tourist attractions or restaurants in Istanbul, and you will come across the name of Beyoglu many times.

Despite the fact that most of Istanbul’s commercial centers are built in Beyoğlu neighborhood, the house prices in Beyoğlu neighborhood are not as expensive as in Sisli or Sariyer neighborhoods. Most of the hotels that can be seen in Beyoglu neighborhood are luxury and expensive hotels such as Barcelo Hotel. But you can find better value hotels and small residences in the area.

The best areas to live in Beyoglu neighborhood are:

• Galata
• Cihangir
• Karakoy

Sariyer

One of the neighborhoods of Istanbul, which is located in the European part of the city and is considered one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Istanbul, is Sarir neighborhood. Sarir is a very beautiful and clean neighborhood that is divided into 35 smaller parts.

This neighborhood is a very good neighborhood in all respects, because it is easy for the residents of this neighborhood to access the public transportation system, education system, tourist attractions, and natural recreation such as tourism in the forest and boating.

House prices in Sarir neighborhood of Istanbul are very high. In fact, this neighborhood is one of the popular neighborhoods in Istanbul, and most of the properties and apartments built in Sarir are bought by big capitalists. Many of the best hotels in Istanbul are also located in this neighborhood, including the Fuat Pasha Hotel and the Hilton Maslak Hotel. The price of accommodation and hotel in this neighborhood is high like the price of buying a house.

There are many tourist attractions in Sarir neighborhood and even if you are staying in other neighborhoods of Istanbul, we suggest not to miss visiting these tourist attractions. Among the most important tourist attractions of Sarir region, we can mention the Belgrade Forest, Ataturk Botanical Park, Sakip Sabanci Museum, Maslak Palace and the beautiful beaches of this region.

The best areas to live in Sariyer neighborhood are:

• Istinye
• Yenikoy
• Baltalimani
• Emirgan
• Tarabya

Fatih

Among the biggest neighborhoods of Istanbul, we can mention Fatih neighborhood, this neighborhood is considered as a historical peninsula and you can find many historical centers of Istanbul, including the historical centers of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Among the most important historical sights of this neighborhood, we can mention things like the mosques (Sultan Ahmad and Aya Sofia), the old Topkapi Palace, Arista Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and Equestrian Square.

The best areas to live in Fatih neighborhood are:

• Sultanahmet
• Eminonu
• Fener
• Balat

Bagcilar is one of the busiest neighborhoods in Istanbul

Bagjilar neighborhood is one of the neighborhoods of Istanbul in the European part, which has grown a lot in the last few years. This neighborhood is one of the central neighborhoods of Istanbul and it is easy to access many facilities such as the public transportation system in this neighborhood. In the past few years, Bagcilar neighborhood has been recognized as one of the best and most popular neighborhoods in Istanbul among investors.

House prices in Bagcilar neighborhood have increased by 70% in the last few years and it is expected that property prices in this neighborhood will increase day by day. Many important centers and organizations of Istanbul are located in this neighborhood, which increases the commercial value of real estate in this neighborhood. Most of the hotels built in this neighborhood of Istanbul are 5-star luxury hotels. But many hotels, apartments and cheap accommodations can be found in Bagcilar neighborhood.

Most of the population of Bagcilar neighborhood is young, and for this reason, most of the entertainment facilities of this neighborhood include cinemas, game halls, and shopping centers. Also, this neighborhood has very beautiful gardens and nature and is perfect for walking and enjoying the nature of Istanbul. One of the most important and well-known tourist attractions in Istanbul, Bagcilar Square, is located in this neighborhood.

Bakirkoy

Bakirkoy is one of the European neighborhoods of Istanbul, which is located on Marmara Sea. Bakirkoy can be considered as the oldest neighborhood in Istanbul, where many people live there, including people from the middle class of the society. The cost of traveling and staying in this city is very economical and you can find all kinds of restaurants, cafes, botanical garden and many shopping and entertainment centers in it. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is also located in this area.

The best living areas in Bakirkoy neighborhood are:

• Yesilkoy
• Atakoy
• Florya

Atasehir

Atasehir district is one of the other districts of Istanbul in the Asian part of this city, you can see and use all kinds of new and high-quality residential projects and the detailed network of roads under construction and development in this neighborhood, and according to the developments in this city Atasehir can be considered one of the most advanced neighborhoods in Istanbul in recent years.

Arnavutkoy

Arnavutkoy neighborhood is one of the industrial neighborhoods of Istanbul. Many factories related to different industries are located in this neighborhood of Istanbul. This neighborhood also includes smaller neighborhoods, the most famous of which can be considered the neighborhood of Bebek Arnavutkoy. This neighborhood is mostly known for its lively nights and restaurants and shops that stay open until late.

The price of buying a house in Arnavutkoy neighborhood is very suitable for the amount of facilities in this neighborhood. You can buy a house in this area for almost 300,000 liras. The hotels and residences built in Arnavutkoy neighborhood are good hotels. One of the best hotels in this neighborhood is Arvin Hotel. The price of these hotels is not very cheap, but most people can afford it.

As mentioned, the most popular neighborhood of Arnavutkoy is because of the night life of the people of this neighborhood. You can go to the shopping centers of this neighborhood after sunset and enjoy watching the lively and relaxing face of this neighborhood among the neighborhoods of Istanbul. The best seafood restaurants in Istanbul are located in this neighborhood, and Arnavutkoy neighborhood is famous for its delicious fish.

Şişli

Like several other neighborhoods in Istanbul, Sisli neighborhood is an international and lively neighborhood located in the European part of Istanbul. Sisli neighborhood can be considered as the most famous neighborhood of Istanbul, which has many attractions such as museums, churches, mosques, lively shopping streets and famous shopping centers. Keep in mind that the Sisli neighborhood is an elite and expensive neighborhood.

The best areas to live in Şişli:

• Nisantasi
• Tesvikiye
• Macka

Uskudar

The Uskudar neighborhood is located directly opposite the Besiktas neighborhood of Istanbul and you can reach it from the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. Uskudar has many historical and cultural attractions including the Maiden’s Tower, Camlica Hill, Fethi Pasha Grove and historical places such as 16th century mosques.

Where are the best neighborhoods in Istanbul?

• Sultanahmet
• Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
• Galata
• Karakoy
• Besiktas
• Balat
• Aravutkoy

What is the most beautiful spot in Istanbul?

• Hagia Sophia Mosque, the largest former cathedral in the world.
• Blue Mosque, the largest mosque in Istanbul
• Topkapi Palace, the most famous palace in Türkiye.
• Dolmabahce Palace, royal and modern palace in Türkiye
• Istanbul Grand Bazaar
• Bosphorus
• Galata Tower
• Istiklal St

Which are the most famous sightseeing centers in Istanbul?

• Blue Mosque
• Sultanahmet Square
• Galata Tower
• Camlica Hill
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Theodosian walls
• Hagia Sophia
• Grand Bazaar

What is the best city to stay in Türkiye?

• Alanya
• Antalya
• Kemer
• Cappadocia
• Marmaris
• Bodrum
• Istanbul

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Istanbul?

Currently, Esenyurt neighborhood is the cheapest neighborhood in Istanbul to buy property. But the price of the house in Karakoy neighborhood is also suitable. More information about house prices is provided in this article.

What is the quietest neighborhood in Istanbul?

Besiktas and Sariyer are among the quietest and best neighborhoods in Istanbul to live in. More information is provided in this article.

What is the most luxurious neighborhood in Istanbul?

Besiktas, Sariyer and Sisli neighborhoods are among the most luxurious and expensive neighborhoods in Istanbul. To learn more about these neighborhoods, refer to this article.

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