Fatih Pazar

Also known as Çarsamba Pazari, this market takes place every Wednesday at the Fatih district, historical part of Istanbul. It is the oldest and the biggest street market, with around 1300 vendors and 4800 stands extending on 24 small or bigger roads. A market where you can find everything you want... from fresh vegetables and fruits to clothing and household

Yeþilkoy Pazar

A steet market with a reputation for its high quality products, being selled to over 2000 stalls, which also accept credit cards. A total green place, hence the name (Yesilkoy in Turkish means green village) where you can do your shopping more relaxed. It takes place every Wednesday, covering 12.000 square meters but with a bit higher prices compared to other markets. At the area you can also find scattered tea and coffee shops

Beþiktaþ Pazar

One of the smallest but also very good market of Istanbul, providing around 400 stalls. It takes place every Saturday, attracting not only locals but also many tourists. Offers mostly clothing, shoes, jewellery and home textiles. Located at the multi-storey car park in Besiktas, there is also a place where you can find food stalls selling fresh items!

Ulus

Kadikoy

Findikzade

Notes:

-- some tables sell variety of cosmetics including famous brands but be assured that these are fake imitations of designer goods. The packaging will look authentic and the price real cheap

- -bazaars are usually very crowded so keep your bag and wallet close to you

-- before you buy an item (especially clothes), check for defects

-- usually open around 9:00 and close at sunset, around 18:00-19:00

-- bring with you a rolling shopping bag

-- at flea markets you can bargain, but you won’t always be successful. However, your chances increase with the number of items you plan to buy

-- when you find an item you might want to buy, do not let go until you have made up your mind. Once you put it down, you don't know if you will find it later

-- for fresh products to big quantity arrive early