Shopping in Istanbul

BAZAARS: 

The colourful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of İstanbul's Old City and has been so for centuries. With more than 3,000 shops and covering an estimated 61 streets, this place is dizzying yet so worth a visit. You will notice that some streets specialise in certain goods with those shops selling nothing but leather, jewellery, silverware, carpets, ceramics or spices. There will be lots of glittery things to catch your eye, so you may want to come prepared to spend. 

The Grand Bazaar: 

Discover the wonders of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Dating back to the 15^th century, this historic market is a cultural icon and a must-visit destination during your stay at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. With over 4,000 shops selling everything from jewelry and textiles to spices and ceramics, the Grand Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise.

Grand Bazaar is located inside the walled city of Istanbul, in the district of Fatih, and attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

Egyptian Bazaar: 

In front of the New Mosque is a pigeon-plagued plaza, busy with itinerant salespeople and dominated on its southside by a high brick arch leading into the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar. The name comes from its old association with the arrival of the annual Cairo Caravan, a flotilla of ships bearing rice, coffee and incense from Egypt.

SHOPPING MALLS: 

Check out the best shopping mall selections in Istanbul and treat yourself with a great shopping experience. You will also be able to find many shopping arcade selections at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul.

Istinye Park: 

Istinye Park is one of the most impressive shopping malls in Istanbul. Located along the Bosphorus, Istinye is a quick 15-minute cab ride from Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. The mall showcases stores of international brands and fabulous restaurants. The outdoor shopping section features high-end lines. With a total of 291 shops, you’re bound to find something you like.

Kanyon: 

This futuristic-looking outdoor shopping mall, Kanyon, has been a hit in the city since it first opened in 2006. Into this mall you will find upscale stores with less expensive options. Their dining area is split between the ground floor and top floor and includes many choices. The mall also features the best movie theatre in town.

Zorlu Centre: 

This is a new semi-indoor and semi-outdoor town square with a main court measuring 10,000 sq m and a second court measuring 12,000 sq m. It is surrounded with rich endemic flora of Bosphorus, on a leasable land of 66,600 sq m with approximately 180 stores. Zorlu Centre is only 10 minutes away from Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul by car.

Akasya Acibadem: 

Akasya Acibadem is one of hippest malls in the city. It was awarded the Best Europe Shopping Centre under the New Developments Large category of the ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards 2015. It is located on the Asian continent. 

Mall of Istanbul:

Mall of Istanbul is one of the newest malls in the city. It was awarded as Best of the Best by ICSC. Mall of Istanbul is located at Başakşehir and presents many international brands.