Shopping Centers (Malls) in Istanbul
Istanbul is famous for its history and nature. Istanbul is getting more than 15 million foreign visitors yearly. At the same time, Istanbul's population is around 16 million. These numbers make Istanbul a big market for global brands. There are a lot of famous brands in Istanbul at many shopping malls. Local brands have become popular in the last few years. Approximately 150 modern shopping malls are entertaining the people in Istanbul. We have prepared a list of the most preferred ones in Istanbul.
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Cevahir Shopping Mall
Located in the heart of the city center with its six floors and 230 shops, Cevahir Shopping Mall is one of the biggest shopping malls that attract one of the highest numbers of visitors per day in Istanbul. The restaurants where you can taste different cuisines, game areas for the kids, and incredibly convenient access to the metro system make Cevahir Shopping Mall attractive for most travelers who come to Istanbul.
Visit information: Cevahir Shopping Mall is open everyday between 10:00 and 22:00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take the T1 tram to Kabatas station.
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From the Kabatas station, take the funicular to Taksim.
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to the Sisli station.
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From the Sisli station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
From Taksim:
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Take the M2 metro to Sisli station.
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From the Sisli station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
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Istinye Park
With more than 300 shops and land of 270,000 square meters, Istanbul Shopping Mall is one of Istanbul's most famous and luxurious shopping malls. In Istinye Park Shopping Mall, you can find luxury brands such as Louis Vitton, Chanel, Hermes, and fine dining restaurants.
Visit information: Istinye Shopping Mall is open everyday between 10:00-22:00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take the T1 tram to Kabatas station.
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From the Kabatas station, take the funicular to Taksim.
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to the ITU-Ayazaga station.
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From the ITU-Ayazaga station, Istineye Shopping Mall is within walking distance.
From Taksim:
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to the ITU-Ayazaga station.
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From the ITU-Ayazaga station, Istineye Shopping Mall is within walking distance.
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Kanyon Shopping Mall
With its location close to the city center and easily accessible by metro, Kanyon Shopping Mall serves its customers with international brands and delicious meals. There are more than 120 shops and 30 different restaurants in Kanyon Shopping Mall.
Visit information: Kanyon Shopping Mall is open everyday between 10.00-22.00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take the T1 tram to Kabatas station.
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From the Kabatas station, take the funicular to Taksim.
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to Levent station.
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From the Levent station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
From Taksim:
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to Levent station.
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From the Levent station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
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Zorlu Center
The center of shopping and luxury, Zorlu Center, is one of the newest shopping malls in Istanbul with international brands and luxury restaurants. With its famous performance center quite popular in the city, Zorlu Center is also relatively easy to access with its central location.
Visit information: Zorlu Center is open everyday between 10.00-22.00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take the T1 tram to Kabatas station.
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From the Kabatas station, take the funicular to Taksim.
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to Gayrettepe station.
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From the Gayrettepe station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
From Taksim:
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From the Taksim station, take the M2 metro to Gayrettepe station.
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From the Gayrettepe station, there is a direct entrance to the shopping mall.
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Emaar Square Mall
One of the newest and most prominent shopping malls on the Asian side of Istanbul, Emaar Shopping Mall, is the center of luxury. Aside from international brands and famous restaurants inside, with its theme aquarium, Emaar Square gives many different entertainment options for its visitors.
Visit information: Emaar Square is open everyday between 10.00-22.00.
How to get there
From the old city hotels:
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Take the T1 tram to Kabatas station.
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From the Kabatas station, take a ferry to Uskudar.
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From Uskudar, it takes 10 minutes by taxi to Emaar Square.
From the Taksim hotels:
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Take the funicular from the Taksim Square to Kabatas.
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From the Kabatas station, take a ferry to Uskudar.
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From Uskudar, it takes 10 minutes by taxi to Emaar Square.
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Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall
Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall carries around 300 international brands. Forum Istanbul is also famous for its more than 50 restaurants to taste Turkish or international foods.
Visit information: Forum Istanbul is open everyday between 10.00-22.00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take T1 to Yusufpasa station.
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From the Yusufpasa station, change the line to the M1 metro to Kocatepe station.
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Forum Istanbul is within walking distance of Kocatepe station.
From Taksim:
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Take the funicular from the Taksim Square to Kabatas.
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From the Kabatas station, take T1 to the Yusufpasa station.
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From the Yusufpasa station, change the line to the M1 metro to Kocatepe station.
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Forum Istanbul is within walking distance of Kocatepe station.
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Palladium Mall
Palladium Shopping Mall is located on the Asian side of Istanbul. Therefore, it can be a good choice for travelers who are staying on the Asian side of Istanbul. Palladium Shopping Mall carries around 200 brands. You can easily find local and international brands there.
Visit information: Palladium Shopping Mall is open everyday between 10:00-22:00.
How to get there
From Old-City:
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Take the T1 to Sirkeci station.
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From the Sirkeci station, take the Marmaray to the Ayrilikcesmesi station.
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From Ayrilikcesmesi station, take the M4 metro to Yenisahra station.
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From the Yenisahra station, Palladium is within walking distance.
From Taksim:
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Take the M2 metro to Yenikapi station.
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From the Yenikapi station, take the Marmaray to the Ayrilikcesmesi station.
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From Ayrilikcesmesi station, take the M4 metro to Yenisahra station.
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From the Yenisahra station, Palladium is within walking distance.
The Final Word
According to the researchs, Istanbul is the city that has the most shopping malls around Turkiye. In Istanbul, there are 133 shopping malls. The above-mentioned shopping malls are famous, and their locations are very suitable for you as a visitor. In addition, Istanbul E-pass provides you with a free tour of famous attractions of Istanbul.