ARTS & CULTURE
Sahaflar Carsisi
Beyazit
The area houses numerous tiny shops stocking a variety of books, many of which are in English.The range is both old and new, with some good antiquarian volumes.
Many of the booksellers have warehouses elsewhere so it is worth asking about titles that you may not see in the windows.
Istanbul Bookstore
Istiklal Cad.No.379
The bookstore of the istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The bookstore is definitely worth a visit if you are looking Turkish culture and history, art and architecture, food and more.
The store also stocks cd's, maps and few souvenirs to tempt the tourists wandering.
Istanbul Handicrafts Center
Sultanahmet
A series of craftsmen's workshop in a restored religious school.
Visitors can watch the artists at work and then purchase their creations.
FOOD
Spice Bazaar
Eminonu
Next to the Yeni Mosque at Eminonu, transports you to fantasies from the mystical East.The enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint and every other conceivable herb and spice fill the air.
Eminonu Pazari
Eminonu
A colorful, crowded market full of fresh fruits and vegetables, fish meats, local cheeses, olives and dried beef.
Kuru Kahveci Mehmet Efendi, sales spot of best Turkish coffee beans, is also located here.
Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir
Beyoglu
The first address for famous Turkish delight "lokum" and classic Turkish candies.
They also sell other types of sweets.
Clothing
Atlas Passage
Istiklal Cad.
Built in 1870, is very dynamic with all its magnificence. You can find anything in this passage from second hand clothing to antiquities.
Vakko
Abdi Ipekci Cad. Nisantasi
Vakko is the first modern shop of Turkey and also the pioneer of high quality customer service concept in Turkey. They have also another brand, Vakkorama, for clothing and music store.
Margarit Butik
Siraselviler Cad. No.158
Upon entering this tiny boutique in bohemian Cihangir with is glittering purple ceiling and crystal chandelier, you find yourself in a mini treasure island. Silk dresses are imported from India and bested leather flipflops are from Indonesia.
Deli Kizin Yeri (Crazy Lady)
Halicilar Cad.No.82 Grand Bazaar
Carries all types of handmade items for the home, which they design themselves using Turkish motifs.
LOCAL SECRETS
Horhor
Fatih
The Horhor Carsisi is a collection of shops that sell furniture of varying age and quality.
A flea market with over 200 shops.
Cukurcuma
Beyoglu
Famous with the antiquaries.Visit Cukurcuma to feel the special atmosphere even if you buy nothing. You can dine in the famous French Street just next to Cukurcuma.
Atlas Pasaji
Istiklal Cad.
You can find anything in this passage from second hand clothing to antiquties and miniatures, old record collections and wooden handicrafts.
Pay cash to get anywhere from a 10% to 20% discount.
Key Shopping Areas
Nisantasi
Abdi Ipekci Cad.
You can browse peacefully through the most fashionable shops selling elegant fashions made from Turkey's high quality textiles.
About 15 min. walking distance from the hotel.
Bagdat Avenue
Bagdat Cad.
Offers the same shopping opportunities on the Asian side.
Local tranportation called "dolmus" departs every 5-10 min.next to the hotel corner and transports you from Europe to Asia.
Akmerkez
Etiler
Akmerkez has a very wide selection of shops to meet the needs of all customers.
Shuttle bus service from the hotel is available during the summer period.
Istiklal Caddesi
Beyoglu
In this street and the side -streets are cafes, cinemas, bookstores, restaurants and bars. Its many shops and stores make shopping a viable alternative.
The tramline was restored so that now trams are used as a nostalgic means of transport between Tunel and Taksim.
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