The Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 19:00. Closed Sundays and bank holidays.Visit http://www.grandbazaaristanbul.org for more information.
The Spice Bazaar: The Spice Bazaar, the second largest covered market in the city, was part of the mosque complex. Other surviving parts of the complex are the tombs and the magnificent fountain. On the mosque side of the L-shaped Spice Bazaar, there is a popular flower market and cafes, and fish, vegetable and grocery stores occupy the other side. Once all of the shops inside the bazaar used to sell spices, but over the time some have turned into dried fruit, grocery and gift shops or jewelers. It is one of the attractive sites in Istanbul with its vivacious and distinctive atmosphere. Open daily 8:00 am – 7:30 pm. Visit http://www.misircarsisi.org/default.asp?LanguageID=2 for more information.
Arasta Bazaar: The Arasta Bazaar is a tidy market street in the heart of Sultanahmet’s historical district. This modest bazaar was built in the 17th century by savvy Ottoman officials; rental revenues from its vendors were meant to finance the upkeep of the neighboring Blue Mosque. Today the street caters to tourists, its wooden-facade shops filled with carpets, mock Ottoman artifacts and all manner of nazar merchandise. The Mosaic Museum is the street’s standout attraction, displaying an ornamental pavement mosaic from the Byzantine Great Palace that was uncovered at the site in the 1950s. The mosaic’s fantastical depictions and accompanying displays are a window into Byzantine royal life. Apart from the museum, the Arasta Bazaar is a pleasant interlude from the bustle of the main tourist attractions. http://www.arastabazaar.com/
Street Shopping: The most fashionable streets for shopping and spending some time in the restaurants and cafés are İstiklal Street, Nişantaşı Abdi İpekçi Street, Bağdat Street (on the Anatolian Side). Also, the narrow streets of Galata and the uprising district Karaköy is surprising the guests with designer fashion houses, artcrafts and souvenirs that you may not find anywhere in Istanbul.
Shopping Malls: You may find a wide range of shopping malls in Istanbul from the luxurious to moderate such as Kanyon, Zorlu, İstinye Park, Akmerkez, Metrocity, Cevahir, Vialand, Metrocity, Ozdilek. There are many mores for you to visit.
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