An upmarket mall with 250 shops, a food court, cinema and one of the city's better Italian restaurants, Paper Moon. But its infuriating design means it's hard to find your way...
Nispetiye CaddesiCrammed into an awkward space by the entrance to the market's Iç Bedesten, this den of delights stocks own-label boots, Cinderella slippers and jackets in velvet Suzani cloth,...
Zenneciler Caddesi 48-50Popular with the grungy and black-clad, the layout of this arcade behind the Atlas cinema is more structured than most, and its stock is of a higher quality, with a better...
Atlas PasajıPart of the eponymous Boyner Group, which also owns Beymen, Boyner is a less label-conscious version of its sister store. It stocks a comprehensive selection of clothes, shoes,...
Büyükdere Caddesi 171Neighbourhood laundry services with a smile. You can either pay per load or by individual item. Ironing is optional and is charged per item.
Bakraç Sokak 32/AAfter 58 years in the business, Mr Akagün is the oldest haberdasher in town, and still works from his original store. His stock, 90 per cent of which is Turkish-made, includes...
Marpuççular Alacahamam Caddesi 53Europe's biggest mall, and the second largest in the world; its six storeys can seem confusing, especially in the absence of floor plans - there seems to be just one on each...
Büyükdere Caddesi 22A dry-cleaner and conventional laundry running a pick-up and delivery service in the Taksim area (hotels included). A same-day service is available, while mending/alteration...
Sıraselviler Caddesi 152/AOne of Beyoĸlu's original shoe-shine salons, complete with customer thrones, Havai also does repairs and sells an array of shoelaces. A standard shoeshine will set you back...
Aĸa Camii Sokak 15If it's neckwear you're after, this is the place to head. Along with charmingly persuasive service, you'll find an exhaustive range of scarves, shawls and ties in an exhaustive...
Istiklal Caddesi 120The latest addition to Istanbul's mall society, this is a mall with a difference. Open to, yet sheltered from, the elements, its canyon-inspired design houses 170...
Büyükdere Caddesi 185Classic, high quality designs from Turkey's leading leather accessories label. As well as handbags, wallets and belts, products include briefcases, luggage and smaller items...
Nispetiye CaddesiLike Kanyon across the road, this four-storey mall is served by a direct link to the metro. What's different is that it pitches to a far more middle-of-the-road clientele....
Büyükdere Caddesi 171A stylish, glass-fronted studio just down from the Galatasaray Hamam, selling inspired originals designed by an in-house team. Most pieces are fashioned from silver and bronze,...
Turnacıbaşı Sokak 16/1A newly opened space at the back of a Nişantaşı passage, Nelia produces funky, chunky jewellery with a tribal twist. In-house designer Banu Kosifoĸlu works with a multitude of...
Valikona 35 Caddesi