Discover Istanbul’s 200 best Boutique Hunter spots for your trip

Nişantaşı

Stroll Nişantaşı, Istanbul's elegant fashion district. Browse designer boutiques and galleries along shaded avenues, then rest at a patisserie among the well-dressed locals.

Vakko

★ 4.5 · 188 reviews

Visit Vakko, one of Turkey's best-known luxury fashion names. Browse refined clothing, shoes and accessories and see what a high-end Istanbul label offers in person.

Fey

★ 4.3 · 11 reviews

Descend the steps into Fey, a discreet boutique tied to Turkish women's fashion pioneer Fatos Yalin Arkun. Browse her quietly stylish collection in a small, home-like space on a fashionable Istanbul street.

shopi go

★ 3.9 · 238 reviews

Explore shopi go, an Istanbul concept store built around international fashion brands. Wander its well-designed rooms and look through apparel and accessories from a range of designers.

WUNDER

★ 4.3 · 305 reviews

Drop into WUNDER, a boutique for distinctive shoes and streetwear labels. Browse a curated sneaker selection and chat with staff about limited-edition pairs you won't find elsewhere.

Bey Karakoy

★ 4.4 · 150 reviews

Pop into Bey Karakoy, a stylish menswear shop in trend-forward Karaköy. Try on elegant shirts, trousers and tees while friendly staff point you to other good spots around the neighbourhood.

ARZU KAPROL

★ 4.0 · 9 reviews

Step into ARZU KAPROL, a refined Turkish fashion boutique at Galataport. Browse timeless-yet-distinctive clothing and shawls in quality fabrics, with attentive staff on hand to help you choose.

Dilek Hanif

★ 3.8 · 16 reviews

Look in at Dilek Hanif, a small women's clothing boutique in Istanbul. Flick through dresses and see whether the owner's personal approach suits what you are after.

MUSEUM OF FINE CLOTHING

★ 4.8 · 4 reviews

Discover the Museum of Fine Clothing, a small, lesser-known boutique in Istanbul. Browse its curated clothing selection in a quiet shop that earns warm marks from its few reviewers.

Karaköy

Wander Karaköy, the Golden Horn's reinvented harbour quarter. Browse galleries and design shops along sloping lanes, pause for specialty coffee, and end at the waterfront for views of the old city skyline.

Grand Bazaar

★ 4.4 · 189,097 reviews

Lose yourself in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul's vast covered market of winding indoor streets. Haggle for leather, jewellery, ceramics and gifts while soaking up the atmosphere of one of the world's oldest markets.

Beyoğlu

Dive into Beyoğlu, the beating cultural heart of Istanbul. Stroll İstiklal Avenue, duck into historic passages and side-street meyhanes, and stay as the district shifts into its lively nightlife.

Taksim Square

★ 4.5 · 58,622 reviews

Step into Taksim Square, the energetic centre of modern Istanbul. See the Republic Monument and the mosque, then follow the red tram line down Istiklal Street.

Çukurcuma

Wander Çukurcuma, a quiet hillside pocket of Beyoğlu famous for antiques. Browse cluttered vintage shops along steep lanes, then slip into a small gallery or café for a slow break.

Bebek

Linger in Bebek, a stylish Bosphorus neighbourhood built around its seaside promenade. Stroll the waterfront, grab coffee or a pastry from a shoreline café, and watch ferries glide along the strait.

Kadıköy

Cross the Bosphorus by ferry and step into Kadıköy, the Asian side's beating heart. Graze through the covered market, browse record shops and bookstores, then settle into a bar on one of its lively side streets.

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

★ 4.7 · 15,152 reviews

Experience Ciragan Palace Kempinski, an Ottoman palace turned grand hotel on the Bosphorus. Admire the palace facade and waterfront setting, and soak up the atmosphere of a place where sultans once lived.

Moda

Stroll Moda, Kadıköy's relaxed seaside quarter. Wander tree-lined streets to the clifftop park, then watch the sun drop over the Marmara with a glass of tea in hand.

Cihangir

Wander Cihangir, the bohemian hillside neighbourhood above the Bosphorus. Browse antique shops on steep lanes, claim a café table among local regulars, and take in the view from the terrace.

Jennifer's Hamam

★ 4.8 · 382 reviews

Visit Jennifer's Hamam, an Istanbul shop dedicated to authentic Turkish towels. Handle the soft hammam textiles, compare styles and pick up practical souvenirs from friendly, helpful staff.

Perfume Workshop at Old Wooden Mansion, 90+ Oils

★ 4.9 · 1,579 reviews

Create a signature scent in a charming old wooden mansion in Istanbul. Mix top, heart and base notes with an instructor and take home your named perfume.

Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

★ 5.0 · 4,544 reviews

Make your own perfume in a short, hands-on class with a Bosphorus view. Smell the essences, balance your blend and leave with a 50 ml bottle.

Beşiktaş

Explore Beşiktaş, a busy Bosphorus district where ferry piers meet a neighbourhood market. Browse the stalls, eat where locals eat, and stroll the waterfront toward Dolmabahçe Palace.

Arasta Çarşısı

★ 4.3 · 3,873 reviews

Wander Arasta Çarşısı, the quiet historic bazaar behind the Blue Mosque. Browse spices, pottery, rugs and souvenirs at an unhurried pace, haggling gently with relaxed shopkeepers along a charming market street.

Balat

Lose yourself in Balat, the Golden Horn's colour-washed hillside quarter. Wander steep cobbled lanes past painted houses, browse vintage shops, and settle into a café tucked among the old synagogues and churches.

Foxy Nişantaşı

★ 4.1 · 627 reviews

Discover Foxy Nişantaşı, a contemporary bistro and wine bar in Istanbul's fashionable Nişantaşı district. Pair modern Turkish dishes, from Trabzon butter to hummus, with wine or a well-made margarita.

Çukurcuma Antique Auction & Art House

★ 4.1 · 40 reviews

Wander into Çukurcuma Antique Auction & Art House, a characterful antique shop with a café tucked inside. Browse the curiosities, then sip tea or coffee among them before heading to the nearby Museum of Innocence.

Ortaköy

Wander Ortaköy, where a baroque mosque meets the Bosphorus right beneath the bridge. Grab a loaded kumpir from a street stall, browse the crafts market, and linger on the waterfront as the light fades.

Sultanahmet

Step into Sultanahmet, where Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul meet. Walk between the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient Hippodrome, then wander cobbled lanes to a tea garden for a break.

The Townhouse

★ 4.7 · 3,785 reviews

Discover The Townhouse, a buzzing restaurant and bar with a stylish patio in the heart of Istanbul. Settle in for elevated pub food and well-made cocktails, from an afternoon Negroni to a long dinner.