Istanbul Shopping

Best Shopping Tips in Istanbul!

Do you want to explore the shopping scene in Istanbul? Our local guide has the best tips! Local outlets, vintage stores, local clothing designs, local markets and halls, and the main shopping streets. Truly spotted by Istanbul locals.

Spotted by Locals
Minoa Pera Istanbul

Minoa Pera – A Literary Haven

By: Cemre Sandal
Yenikoy Kitapcisi Istanbul

Yenikoy Kitapcisi – Book Coffee Affair in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Explore Çukurcuma Istanbul

Explore Çukurcuma – Art nouveau at Faik Paşa St.

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Frankestayn Kitabevi Istanbul

Frankestayn Kitabevi – Empowering pages in Beyoglu

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Feriköy Antique Bazaar Istanbul

Feriköy Antique Bazaar – Vintage day in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Lokal Makers Shop Istanbul

Lokal Makers Shop – Slow shopping in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
3rd Culture Store Istanbul

3rd Culture Store – Design store in Istanbul

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Poltory Bookstore Istanbul

Poltory Bookstore – Unique bookstore in Çukurcuma

By: Zeynep Ozortac
Homemade Aromaterapi Istanbul

Homemade Aromaterapi – Natural and vegan products

By: Cemre Sandal
Müz Botanik & Kahve Istanbul

Müz Botanik & Kahve – Muses dancing all around

By: Arzu Damli
Misk Istanbul

Misk – A lovely taste experience in a flower garden

By: Arzu Damli
Nail Kitabevi & Cafe Istanbul

Nail Kitabevi & Cafe – Bookstore around the corner

By: Vildan Ay
Minoa Bookstore & Cafe Istanbul

Minoa Bookstore & Cafe – My local coffee place

By: Vildan Ay
Maezae Istanbul

Maezae – Local design store

By: Seyda Vardar
Üç Yıldız Istanbul

Üç Yıldız – Heaven for sweet tooths

By: Zekeriya S. Sen
La Cave Istanbul

La Cave – Everything you are looking for

By: Zekeriya S. Sen
Kontraplak Istanbul

Kontraplak – The best place for 2nd hand vinyl

By: Zekeriya S. Sen
The Letter Opener Istanbul

The Letter Opener – A gorgeous gift

By: Zekeriya S. Sen

Our Local Spotters in Istanbul

Our handpicked locals live & love in Istanbul and speak the local language.

  • Zeynep Ozortac photo

    Zeynep

    Istanbul weaves the old and the new, chaos and serenity, Europe and Asia, and reflects life itself.
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  • Arzu Damli photo

    Arzu

    I am an exploration addict & marketing professional. Istanbul, they call it chaos; we call it home.
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  • Vildan Ay photo

    Vildan

    Storyteller & collector of good memories. Istanbul's like itself: I adore this blend of pain & joy.
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  • Zekeriya S. Sen photo

    Zekeriya

    I am devoted to culture. Istanbul is “The City” (sehr-i yegane), peerless and unprecedented.
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  • Cemre Sandal photo

    Cemre

    I am passionate about traveling. I have been to many countries but not counting the numbers. I run...
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  • Emre Kamar photo

    Emre

    Born in İzmir, studied computer science in Ankara. Now occupied with pharmaceuticals, corporate s...
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  • Seyda Vardar photo

    Seyda

    It is so much fun living in this vivid place, despite ts traffic jams and 17 million people...
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  • Yücel Babadağ photo

    Yücel

    I'm an engineer. I've been living in Istanbul since I was born, and I must say: I'm addicted...
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