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. It's arched glass roof is quite a sight.

• Address:

  Hacimimi Mh., Istanbul

Bagdat Caddesi

A good shopping district is the long Bagdat Caddesi on the Asiatic side. There are many trendy brand name shops here and prices are sometimes lower than in town because few tourists find this area.

• Address:

  Bagdat Cad., Istanbul

• Subway:

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

Çukurcuma

Çukurcuma, the hillside neighborhood 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.

• 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 the imported spices originally came 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.

• Web:

  www.misircarsisi.org.tr/en

• E-mail:

  info@misircarsisi.org.tr

• Address:

  Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, Fatih/İstanbul

• Phone:

  +90 212 513 65 97

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–7:30pm

İstiklal Caddesi

İstiklal Caddesi is a fashionable old street in the Pera district, now called Beyoğlu. Walking down İstiklal is something every visitor does at least once because of its strategic location connecting Taksim square to Galata tower. In terms of shopping, you'll find many famous brands here, as well as smaller niche chops selling fashion items and other things to take home to remind you of your trip.

• Address:

  İstiklal Cad., Istanbul