Grand Bazaar
986 reviews
January 13
It's a unique place, it seems to have everything. It's worth a visit to see how many people can trade at once.
+ huge selection
+ light
+ good exchange rate
- if you don't know Turkish, it's better not to bargain
December 8, 2024
Crowded place
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October 4, 2023
Beautiful place. I always visit the place when I come to Istanbul. The atmosphere is amazing. Bring a bit of money because once you start shopping, you can't stop
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December 3, 2024
Amazing
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March 9, 2024
Nice place to buy everything but too expencive because of colorite)
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September 26, 2024
Super
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March 24
A magical place! Vintage, noisy, bright, colorful!
You need to understand that the Grand Bazaar is not only an indoor part of it, but a whole city within a city!
The indoor part is really expensive relative to the rest, but here you overpay for the atmosphere of history.
If you want the same thing, but it's cheaper for entertainment, go for a walk in the open air. There are whole streets of children's clothes, dishes, only shoes, only jewelry, only "brands" (they are, by the way, not Chinese, but locally made, which are located in another industrial part of the city, and therefore the replicas here are of better quality), but not brands, spices, tea, bedding, jackets, and a lot the other one. Istanbul is one big market where everyone can find something for their wallet.
If we return to the historical part, it impresses with its eastern history, when merchants from all over the world sold their goods here.
Many people are disappointed precisely because they expect cheapness. But, for example, we don't expect the same from the historical GUM or the Living Room Courtyard.
Don't listen to anyone and enjoy walking through this fabulous place. After all, it's a tourist attraction.
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April 1
I was at this bazaar for the second time, there was a huge selection, we ate (tasted) sweets and of course we bought a lot of tea and Turkish desserts. The bazaar has everything, eyes are running away. Turkish men pay a lot of attention to women, they have learned a couple of phrases and say them: Queen, I love you more than life, etc. Of course, we need to bargain!!! On the downside, everyone invites you to their place, you can't walk through it calmly, and there are a lot of people)
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December 7, 2024
In the center of the European part of the city
A large bazaar in the city center (near Eminene pier, metro and buses).
There is everything you need for presents: Turkish sweets, coffee, tea, spices, jewelry, clothes.
On weekdays they are open until 18:00, on Friday and Saturday until 19:00, on Sunday they close at 17:00.
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November 24, 2024
I visited Istanbul for the first time and I am absolutely delighted! The Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest indoor market in the world. There is everything for every taste! You can just go on an excursion!!! Many sellers speak Russian, all are friendly, friendly! You can bargain and immediately cut the price 2-3 times!!! There are good things, but there is also junk))) In general, it was very interesting to me!
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April 8
The place is beautiful. It's noisy and crowded.
Hucksters are men who like to bargain. There are such hot emotions there, I liked it myself. Unfortunately, the assortment is monotonous. If you can find something unique and high-calorie, it's expensive. Yes, to be honest, everything is expensive, but some people managed to get 50-60% off. The territory is vast, but it's hard to get lost. There is also a small bazaar nearby, where the assortment was more pleasing. In general, shopping is fun and beautiful, but unfortunately monotonous.
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April 7
Guys, it's a city within a city, not as intimate as in Egyptian, of course, but vital, be sure to go, take a walk, take a look, find an old coffee shop, have a coffee ... a very colorful place.
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December 14, 2024
One of the places that must be visited. A variety of Turkish-made goods and more. There are whole rows of oriental sweets, condiments and teas. You can also profitably buy leather and clothes. But don't forget to bargain. This is a must. And it is very interesting to bargain with the Turks.
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June 14, 2024
The Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar is an interesting and unusual place for Europeans ..)) it is interesting to walk along its streets, see all sorts of differences. You can buy anything there!! Turkish sweets (in a huge quantity-everything, and everyone is allowed to taste in an unlimited quantity, tea is poured). There are many shops with GOLD and jewelry (one cannot be cured of the other), all kinds of bathroom accessories.... In general, you can find anything!!!! A bright and peculiar place! If you decide to buy something there, bargain!! It will be an interesting experience for you!!! Many sellers speak "broken" Russian, many speak English, there are those who only speak Turkish. But you can find a common language with everyone, even through a translator! From personal experience, I can say that the Grand Bazaar is not a cheaper place, as many people think, but more like an attraction!! Bargain there always!!! Bargain is an exciting action!! But also be prepared for deception! As they say, Sleight of hand and no fraud 😂😉 Have fun walking!!
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April 17
A very large area. There are different zones, both in terms of cleanliness and pricing. It takes a lot of time if you want to choose something and bargain over the price with the seller!! Be sure to bargain! They love it, and as soon as you pretend to leave, they immediately give you the product at "your" price, or they drop the price well.
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February 20
The Grand Bazaar is a place where you will definitely be deceived or robbed. You won't see or find anything beautiful or historically valuable here. On the main street, you will be dazzled by the glitter of gold and the scent of perfumes and oriental spices. Absolutely all the merchants will call you and just drag you into their shops. But it's worth remembering that not all that glitters is gold, and not everything will smell the same after purchase. When buying gold jewelry, you usually buy a thin layer of gold foil, and the perfume scents will last a little more than half an hour and then indoors))) There are a lot of people here, and even more of those people who want to cheat you. The items are fakes of famous brands, handmade carpets from China, ceramics, and consumer goods in general. Antique shops are very far from antiquity. Make a conclusion or go here and pay three to four times more expensive than it actually costs or spend this time on a really interesting tour, it's up to you. Good luck in Istanbul.
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February 4
I recommend this place to be sure to visit the guests of Istanbul. You can find almost anything on the market)) There are plenty of other places to visit, as well as delicious cafes and restaurants.
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January 11
A huge market! Here you can buy a huge number of replicas))) and proudly return home like in branded clothes)
But in fact, it is a very ancient market, very popular.
The territory of the bazaar is divided into two large historical parts — the Inner and Sandalwood Bedestries, and covers 58 streets. There are not only shops inside (according to information, there are more than 4,000 of them), but also two mosques, 40 hotels, four fountains, a school, two Turkish hammam baths, and its own police station.
The range of goods sold is extremely large — jewelry and ornaments, antiques, leather, textiles, carpets, tourist souvenirs, ceramics and wood products, etc..
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April 28
This is really a grand bazaar! You should definitely visit it! Very beautiful architecture, an abundance of oriental sweets, gold and silver products, carpets, lamps, dishes! Of course, there are features in the form of intrusive sellers. But this is a bazaar!!!
There are also very profitable currency exchangers.
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March 29
An atmospheric bazaar for buying sweets and souvenirs. Plan your visit for a long time, there are so many streets that you can get lost. I recommend teas and porcelain for purchase.
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March 30
Well, this is a delight!!! Incredibly beautiful, colorful in an oriental way!!! It's noisy, interesting, and beautiful!!! We managed to bargain and buy many things affordable! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 indyrym-indyrym!
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November 21, 2024
An interesting oriental bazaar. There are many shops with souvenirs and interesting things, tea, sweets…You can buy almost anything. You can get lost.
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April 9
A colorful place to visit, but without the hope of finding cheap goods here, I would say that this is the most expensive market in Istanbul, designed for tourists :) and a walk, a walk, and preferably with an accompanying guide, yes, it's worth it! It's a whole city within a city, with narrow streets, ancient caravan hotels, and an observation deck somewhere under the roof of shops where we were allowed to order tea :) but with a gorgeous view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus! I recommend it to everyone!
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April 21
A very interesting place!
Being in Turkey for the first time, be sure to visit this place! You can find almost anything here, from spices and sweets to immensely expensive gold jewelry. Everything glitters and shines! And not a single barker will miss the opportunity to turn to you and treat you with something.
Recently, however, prices have become high, and sellers are trading less and less. This, frankly speaking, spoils the joy of walking through a real bazaar.
Well, now you can see whole groups of excursions here, which also spoils the charm of this place.
In general, I highly recommend it to those who have never been here.
Just plan to spend more time at the bazaar, because it's huge, and you need to see everything)
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December 7, 2024
One of the most famous and visited tourist attractions in Istanbul! It is located in the very center of Istanbul, in the Fatih district. It is easily accessible by high-speed tram.
I recommend laying an hour and a half.
If you want to buy souvenirs, baklava, etc. inexpensively, then this is here
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December 30, 2024
It's just a giant bazaar. The atmosphere of the East. I recommend taking a walk inside. There's an ordinary clothing market outside. In general, prices are high. The child bought herself various cheap trinkets (stones, jewelry). The most profitable exchangers are further away from the entrance.
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March 31
It's a very interesting place. You can bargain very well. It is better to make minimal purchases, since the entire market is focused on tourists. Accordingly, the prices are higher than in other places. But it is necessary to take a walk around the market and plunge into history. I recommend you to visit.
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January 31
Grand Bazaar — the heart of the old town,
On the streets where time has stopped.
There is a whisper of fabrics and the scent of spices
They merge into a rhythm, like verses in a poem.
Under the arches of domes, in crooked labyrinths,
Vast worlds that are waiting in the wings.
A miracle in small things, in the eyes of the sincere,
Stories are accumulated like dust on old pages.
Every step is a question, and every look is an answer.,
There is a live stream of things under the bright lights.
Grand Bazaar — how is life, in its diversity,
It changes us, leaving an unforgettable mark.
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January 10
It is suitable for walking, a very atmospheric place, like the Egyptian bazaar. I do not recommend shopping - the highest prices in all of Istanbul. Practically no one trades, with a few exceptions.
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October 14, 2024
As a tourist destination, it is excellent, very beautiful and original. I do not recommend it as a place to shop: it is very expensive. Go beyond the Grand Bazaar and there will be a big market. Before visiting, it is worth finding a scheme: firstly, it will help you navigate the goods, and secondly, do not get lost.
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February 14
As in any market, there are many sellers and goods. The main thing is to really read the reviews! My husband and I forgot about it and went. Something is really not that expensive, we came across very beautiful dishes and they cost around 50 rubles and more. But there was also a sad experience, spices. Definitely take them somewhere else, at the Egyptian bazaar, but not here. They are cheaper in Egyptian. And as for me, the main disadvantage is that it's very stuffy there because everyone smokes, not only cigarettes, but worse. That's why my head hurts so much.
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February 27
The Grand Bazaar is very huge, it's like a separate city. Products for every taste!!! The sellers are polite and attentive. It was easy to navigate, and everything you wanted to buy was easy to find.
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December 28, 2024
Everything is very beautiful, you need to go here like to a museum or rather a theater, if you want to buy a souvenir, then you should walk through the block to the Egyptian bazaar, where prices are normal. But if money is not a problem for you, then of course go there only it is not so beautiful in Egyptian.
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January 9
A picturesque place that perfectly captures the spirit of Istanbul. There is everything here - from shawarma for 1,500 rubles to currency exchange offices. In the corridors, you can hear all the languages and smell all the smells of the world. Lots of jewelry and clothes, few books and coffee.
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January 5
A huge market with street names and house numbers. You can buy everything. It's noisy, bright, colorful and atmospheric. Some buildings probably still remember how slaves were sold there.
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March 31
It's a strange place for personal feelings. First of all, it's expensive, at least where we priced it. Secondly, it's crowded, but I haven't seen a single purchase. Everyone is walking and staring. Thirdly, the rows of jewelry are completely unguarded, while the windows are full of jewelry. This observation leads to bad thoughts. We were in a hurry, ran through three rows and returned to the planned route, so the conclusions above are superficial. But once you're in Istanbul, you need to take a walk.
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November 22, 2024
Well, the famous and oldest bazaar in the World! Here is the authenticity of Turkey. For Tourists - everything from spices, jewelry to suitcases and food. Yes, scenes for the James Bond movie were filmed on the roof of the bazaar!
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April 8
It's a beautiful, lively place, but it's much more expensive here than in individual shops (although it depends on the type of product). Try sweets and tea, bargain and just chat with the sellers— it's definitely suitable for this.
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February 9
An atmospheric place! Noisy, delicious, the aromas of oriental spices and grilled fish, you can find everything, and even more))) If you have time, I recommend visiting!
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March 4
An iconic place in Istanbul, steeped in history. Colorful photos are provided. A huge territory, you can't get around it in a day, a very large selection of goods for every taste and purse.
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October 15, 2024
In the very center, the bazaar is located in an ancient building. Look at the ceiling more often. There are more interesting shops closer to the middle.
The closer you get to the edge of the bazaar, the more monotonous Chinese junk there is.
It was difficult for me to breathe inside, because all the sellers smoke right behind the counters in a very confined space. And the ashes are shaken off right under your feet
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December 28, 2024
After visiting this market, I'm not ashamed of this word, reality kills all ideas about this place, which were inspired by watching beautiful videos of bloggers and photos.
A dirty, intrusive market with its own Turkish atmosphere. Prices are raised to an inadequate level. If you really want to buy something here, you need to put together all the skills of a manager in order to get at least some reasonable discount on, at best, high-quality goods. As it is, 60-80% of the entire range is FAKE.
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January 18
It was the first time, it was very interesting, the culture itself, the way of life. The market is expensive, but you need to bargain. You should definitely visit it)) Be sure to pick up something for yourself as a gift)
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March 26
One of the largest and oldest markets in the world! You can walk here for a long time if you can stand your nerves, because every merchant will invite you to come to him ... by the way, many people speak a little Russian here))
The bazaar is huge! It is even called a city because it has about 60 streets.
Very beautiful products, but I do not recommend buying anything here, as prices are 2-3 times higher than in the whole of Istanbul.
By the way, while you're walking around the bazaar, keep your bags to your chest))) you can easily be robbed here, you need to be more careful)
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March 16
The beautiful architecture of the old building. The bazaar is overpriced, but you can bargain. Very obsessive sellers of leather jackets. There are bazaars with lower prices.
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February 25
A dubious place for shopping. The market mainly consists of shops with Chinese counterfeit clothes and bags. There is gold, but very little, and the prices are simply space. The strangest possible location. There are many shops with intrusive sellers nearby.
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March 31, 2024
There is a very large market, it is very easy to get lost. A large assortment of everything you could wish for, from tea sets to gold jewelry and Turkish carpets. All sellers are very intrusive, it's not very convenient to choose and watch something, they immediately start sniffing something when you haven't even had time to inspect the assortment yet, so they bought everything mostly in shopping malls in stores. It is worth visiting only to feel the flavor and stroll through the streets of this bazaar, it is very beautiful in itself. The impression of the visit is positive.
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December 5, 2024
An excellent indicator of southern trade. There are a lot of things. Everyone is calling to buy from them. Wide aisles between retail outlets. But the cost is slightly higher than outside. I think it's because of the rent. But for visiting, for
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December 25, 2024
There is a very large market where you can get lost. A large selection of goods, prices are different. Convenient location. The main thing is not to forget to bargain.
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August 11, 2024
A beautiful atmospheric place for tourists visiting Istanbul, it is necessary to bargain, check everything for quality, a lot of fakes of all kinds of brands, of course. But there are also good things at an inexpensive price, prices are overestimated at least 2 times, bargain.
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