Shopping in Istanbul - best areas explained

In this video, I will show you the best places to buy souvenirs, jewellery, clothes, Turkish delight and many more in Istanbul. Istanbul is a great place for shopping. But you might feel overwhelmed by all the different markets and choices.

In central Istanbul, I recommend seven shopping locations. In each of these places, I will highlight the most popular and well-known items. All these places can be reached easily via metro or tram lines.

1. Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is the oldest shopping mall in the world with over 4,000 shops. There is a vast variety of products. It is especially known for the following items. Firstly jewelry. There is a huge variety of gold, silver and precious stones. Secondly, there is a wide variety of souvenirs. Thirdly, you can find high-quality textiles made from silk, fine wool and leather. You can also get beautifully handcrafted carpets and kilims. Bargaining is a normal and expected practice here.

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2. Spice Bazaar
The Spice Bazaar is the second-largest historic shopping complex after the Grand Bazar. It is famous for Turkish Delight, spices, dried fruits, nuts, and herbal teas. All are available in various shapes and forms. Bargaining is common here as well. The Spice Bazaar is open every day until 7:30 PM.

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3. Istiklal street
Istiklal street a 1.4-kilometer-long street with numerous clothing shops. There you find both foreign and local brands. It is a great street to stroll and shop. Stores here are mostly open until 10pm.
If you are looking for cheap clothing, I can recommend Turkish brands. Especially LC Waikiki is known for its quality and affordability for all ages.

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4. Cevahir shopping mall
Next is Cevahir Shopping Mall. Cevahir shopping mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in Europe with over 200 stores. Its central location makes it a favourite for both locals and tourists.

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5. Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı is home to high-end boutiques and designer stores. On Abdi Ipekçi street, you can find all the luxury brands

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6. Zorlu Center Shopping Mall
Zorlu Center Shopping Mall is one of the most expensive places in Istanbul. The ground floor hosts all the luxury brands. The lower floors offer a vast variety of other options.

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7. Zeruj port
Number seven on this list is a shopping mall which is entirely focused on conservative women’s clothing. It is the first mall of its kind worldwide. It offers dresses, headscarves, and everything else needed for the wardrobe of conservative women.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:18 Overview shopping locations
00:30 1. Grand Bazaar
01:23 2. Spice Bazaar
01:47 3. Istiklal street
02:17 4. Cevahir shopping mall
02:30 5. Nisantasi - fashion district
02:46 6. Zorlu Center shopping mall
03:12 7. Zeruj Port shopping mall
03:30 Summary shopping locations