Best Shopping Tips in Istanbul

Istanbul is the place to be for shopping lovers. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. Discover a variety of novels at Pandora Bookshop or explore unique finds at Feriköy Antique Bazaar, a haven for vintage treasures. Check out these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Minoa Pera

A Literary Haven

The café, nestled among the bookshelves, serves as a cosy refuge where one can savour their coffee while getting lost in the pages of a newfound gem.

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Cemre

Sandal

Jul 11, 2025

Homemade Aromaterapi

Natural and vegan products

"Homemade Aromaterapi" is a small, beautiful shop in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul. Come here for cold-pressed essential oils, cleansers, soaps, toothpaste & more!

Shopping

Cemre

Sandal

Jul 9, 2025

The Shoe-shine boys

A unique experience

"The Shoe-shine boys" is a very typical Istanbul sight. Having your shoes painted and polished is a nice experience, just be careful who does it for you!

Art & culture

Shopping

Zekeriya

S. Sen

Jul 1, 2025

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Grand Bazaar

Fat round evil eyes

"Grand Bazaar" is my place to buy the best Istanbul souvenir: round, fat evil eyes! Just don't forget to bargain...

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S. Sen

Jul 1, 2025

Kontraplak

The best place for 2nd hand vinyl

"Kontraplak" is a 'clean' Istanbul record shop, especially for its selection of second-hand vinyl. The owner, Okan, is very open-minded and will help you...

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Music

Shopping

Zekeriya

S. Sen

Jul 1, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Istanbul

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Cemre

Arzu

You?

Vildan

Yucel

Zeynep

Emre

Zekeriya

Seyda

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Cemre

Arzu

You?

Vildan

Yucel

Zeynep

Emre

Zekeriya

Seyda

Minoa Pera

A Literary Haven

Cemre

Sandal

Homemade Aromaterapi

Natural and vegan products

Cemre

Sandal

The Shoe-shine boys

A unique experience

Zekeriya

S. Sen

... for just €9.99

Going to Art & culture?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Grand Bazaar

Fat round evil eyes

Zekeriya

S. Sen

Kontraplak

The best place for 2nd hand vinyl

Zekeriya

S. Sen

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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