5 Amazing Istanbul Markets Where You Can Discover Istanbul's Local Life

With their lively atmosphere and wide range of products, Istanbul neighborhood markets are undoubtedly one of the best places for affordable and practical shopping.

These markets, which you will include in your Istanbul tour route, are a very relaxing routine to discover the local life and rich culture of Istanbul, as well as to get away from the stress of the day with its entertaining tradesmen and lively atmosphere. Neighborhood markets, where it is possible to find almost everything you may need, from fresh fruit and vegetables to household goods, from textiles to kitchenware, offer a great alternative for those who want to access clean and quality products in the city.

We have listed for you the most famous neighborhood markets of Istanbul, each with a unique identity and opened on different days.

Kadıköy Market (Tuesdays and Fridays)

The Kadıköy market, which is set up on Tuesdays and Fridays, is also known as the Historical Tuesday Market and is one of the oldest markets in Istanbul. While wandering among the colorful stalls in the Kadıköy market, which offers a wide range of products from fresh and organic fruits and vegetables to local delicacies, household goods to textiles, you should also take a look at the cheeses, olives and spices that are indispensable to traditional Turkish cuisine. You can easily reach the Kadıköy Market by walking from Kadıköy Square, by taking the 8A, 8E, 10B, Kadıköy - Fikirtepe buses from Kadıköy to Fikirtepe, or by going to the Uzunçayır metrobus stop and walking from there.

Erenköy Society Market (Thursdays)

Famous for selling surplus products of famous brands at affordable prices, Erenköy Social Market is set up on Thursdays on the minibus route between Erenköy and Suadiye. In addition to accessories, textile products, shoes and bags, you can also find various handmade and original designs in this market. We also recommend that you do not leave without visiting the famous döner shop in the market while you are there. There are vehicles that you can reach the market from the Kadıköy bus stops or by minibus.

Ulus Society Market (Thursdays and Sundays)

This market, which is preferred for its variety and quality of home and textile products, is set up in the Ortaköy district on Thursdays and Sundays. Ulus market provides comfort and convenience to its visitors by being set up in a closed and modern area. You can reach this market, which offers a wide and high-quality product range, via Beşiktaş with the free shuttle services organized by the municipality. From Kadıköy, you can both enjoy the Bosphorus and reach these shuttle services by taking a ferry to Beşiktaş.

Bakırköy Market (Fridays)

The Bakırköy market, which meets the needs of the local people to a great extent, is located in one of the most central points of Bakırköy, very close to the metrobus station. Also known as the socialite market and set up on Saturdays, you can find many products from textiles to household goods, fruits to vegetables at the Bakırköy market. Transportation to the market is quite easy; it is only a short walk from the İncirli metro station to the market area. You can take the metrobus from Kadıköy to the M1 metro line at the Şirinevler station and get off at the İncirli station to reach the market.

Feriköy Organic Market (Saturdays)

The Feriköy organic market, which is provided with the contributions of the Buğday Association and Şişli Municipality, is set up in Şişli on Saturdays. It is one of the first places that come to mind when it comes to an organic market in Istanbul, where you can find a wide variety of certified products from over 800 farms from all over Turkey. The location of the market is quite central, and you can reach the market by using the Hacıosman-Taksim metro line, getting off at the Osmanbey stop, and walking 10 minutes from the Pangaltı exit.

Feriköy Antique Market (Sundays)

The Feriköy Antique Market, which is set up on Sundays in Şişli Bomonti, has more than 400 stalls with different and rich cultural diversity. The market, which is set up between 09:00-18:00, offers very affordable collectibles and you can open the doors of history among vintage products. If you want to breathe in the unique atmosphere of the emotional, old-smelling but meaningful market and live your Sunday differently, you should definitely visit the Feriköy Antique Market. To go to the market, use the Rumeli exit of the M2 Osmanbey metro, turn left at the first traffic lights towards the Şişli Mosque, and enter the street next to the Şişli Police Station when you see it. The market is located on the two back parallels of Kazım Orbay Street, which intersects the street at the end of the road.

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