Grand Bazaar
911 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
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 8, 2024
Crowded place
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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October 9, 2024
An ordinary bazaar, it's better to go in the morning, but keep in mind that there are fewer people in the morning, there will be more attention to you, you can try everything from food and drinks, do not hesitate, everything is delicious, buy something home for goodies, always bargain and ask for a small discount, the choice is very large, eyes run away, but at the same time, be attentive to your belongings! There are many exchangers nearby with a very favorable exchange rate, of all that catch your eye, there were the most profitable ones!)
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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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July 17, 2024
Clean, spacious. A bazaar for buying souvenirs, sweets, tea, spices, soap, shawls, socks. There are practically no clothes, and the one that is suitable only for the local beach. There is very little skin. There are few shoes. Cafes are non-alcoholic only. You can bargain. If you do not know how to bargain, you will simply be given more change than you need - this pleased you.
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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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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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October 3, 2024
It's just a huge market that I think has everything. It is necessary to bargain, and aggressively, they discount the price by 2 times. The exchange rate near the Grand Bazaar is the most profitable, we looked everywhere and compared, near the hotels the rate is lower. I must say right away, if your goal is to see the entire Grand Bazaar, then set aside a whole day for it at once. I was missing for more than 2 hours.
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October 15, 2024
GB is a place to definitely visit in Istanbul! A city in a city. With its own streets and intersections, cafes and shopping places. A paradise for shopaholics
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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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February 11
It's definitely worth visiting a cool place when you're in Istanbul, even if you're not going to buy anything. We found a store with very beautiful stones there and turned white that we didn't buy there, because we thought we would find something else like this, but alas no.
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October 6, 2024
Pros: big, incomprehensible.
Cons: the goods are not ordered in rows, when they are not addressed in their native Turkish, sellers overestimate the cost of the goods three times. We were convinced by our own experience: they asked how much a set of cups / cups in English costs, one, asked the person sitting inside how much it costs, and received an answer of 500 lira!!! He replied to us in English for 1,500 lire, then dropped it to 1,000 lire. My daughter is studying at the university and speaks Turkish. In general, a deception...
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November 28, 2024
A must-visit if you visit Istanbul. Even if you don't buy anything, but feel the atmosphere of the oriental bazaar.
For me, the main disadvantage is the merchants smoking everywhere. After all, the room is closed - it's unpleasant…
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February 3
A very old bazaar in Istanbul. It is located inside the rock. There is a huge amount of goods, the price for tourists is initially too high, but it is necessary to bargain with the Turks.I recommend you to visit even just to watch.
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February 13
A tourist destination. A crowd of people, everything is for sale. Everything is more expensive than just in the Asian non-tourist part of the city. The place is colorful, a must-visit to please the eye.
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February 14
Prices for tourists are increased several times, so this place is purely a tourist destination. For purchases, it is better to choose a more popular bazaar among the locals.
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September 8, 2024
It's a cool place, I'd say legendary, mostly tourists are shopping there now, so everything is expensive, there are a lot of people walking too. If you are in Istanbul for the first time, you need to visit, but do not swing your wallet too much, otherwise the Turks are tricky guys, they will sell you half of their store, you will not understand how it happened)
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October 13, 2024
If your funds are tight in your pocket, then welcome to the main market of Istanbul. Here you will be hung with nine-carat gold, wrapped in Hurem Sultan robes, put turmeric and pistachios in your pockets and fed with delicious starch brewed in syrup, it's called lukum. At the grand bazaar, time seemed to freeze at zero. And as before, and in the whole area, there is enough brilliance here, there is not enough content. And what remains of the great ancestors is gradually being eaten by the fungus. It's worth visiting this place as an excursion, it's worth wrapping up a little and eating meat at the Nusret restaurant, but I don't advise using the grand bazaar as a place to shop, it's expensive and stupid.
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