Maps of Istanbul:
Most Popular Neighborhoods

You are definitely going to need a map or even maps of istanbul, if you are planning a trip. Istanbul is huge and maps will be your best friends.

I must add (as a relief) it is not hard to understand the city layout and despite the huge size of the city, you won't be lost... I mean, not easily! :)

Istanbul is easy to navigate.

The sightseeings and monuments are all in neighborhoods that are close to each other. Even a leisurely walk can give you a good idea about the city.

I have sliced and diced the necessary areas and neighborhoods so that you can feel like you are in your hometown... You will find here the city maps of istanbul that will help you navigate easily.

Main Neighborhoods

Map of most wanted neighborhoods

1) Sultanahmet

2) Eminonu

3) Grand Bazaar

4) Karakoy and Galata

5) Tunel and Asmalimescid

6) Taksim and Istiklal Street

7) Çukurcuma and Cihangir

8) Fener and Balat

9) Edirnekapı and Chora

10) Nisantasi and Maçka

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1) Sultanahmet

Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet...
Photo: By sammytd / Flickr

Basilica Cistern...
Photo: By sammytd / Flickr

This is the centre of the Old City, at the Historic Peninsula. Most of the city’s main sights are here. Surely, this makes it the most touristic area. Sultanahmet houses the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and so many other important buildings.

Here is a detailed map of Sultanahmet, which is one of the most important maps of Istanbul that you need to have...

Map here

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2) Eminönü

Eminönü silhouette...
Photo: By Kıvanç Niş / Flickr

Yeni Mosque at night...
Photo: By Volkan HVC / Flickr

It is the entrance of the Golden Horn (Turkish: "Haliç", Read as: hull-each).

It is a bustling commercial district and the main sea-transport node on the shores of the Historic Peninsula.

The backstreets are clogged with traders and market stalls all the time.

Spice Bazaar, Yeni Mosque, Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Sirkeci Railway Station, Büyük Post Office building are all here, in this lively and crowded neihborhood.

Here is a detailed map of Emin&onu, which is one of the maps of Istanbul that you will use very frequently...

Map here

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3) Grand Bazaar

Eminönü silhouette...
Photo: By Sammytd / Flickr

Grand Bazaar interior
Photo: By Volkan HVC / Flickr

Here is a detailed map of Grand Bazaar, which is one of the maps of Istanbul which will be very handy...

Map here

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4) Karaköy and Galata

Karaköy and Galata Tower behind a ferry
Photo: By Orcunaras / Flickr

Here is a detailed map of Karakoy, which isone of the most maps of Istanbul which will be very handy...

Map here

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5) Tünel and Asmalımescid

Tram in Tunel
Photo: By east med wanderer / Flickr

Restaurant in Asmalimescid
Photo: By Leandro's world tour / Flickr

These neighborhoods are the new hotpoints in Istanbul. Fashion and art is the main concern of the newcomers of the area.

Map here

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6) Taksim and Istiklal Street

Taksim Square, panoramic view
Photo: By Orcunaras / Flickr

It is the centre of Istanbul, culturally and commercially.

Istiklal Street on a regular day
Photo: By east med wanderer / Flickr

A streetcar named desire...
Photo: By Kıvanç Niş / Flickr

Map here

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7) Cukurcuma and Cihangir

Istiklal Street on a regular day
Photo: By east med wanderer / Flickr

A streetcar named desire...
Photo: By Kıvanç Niş / Flickr

Today Cihangir houses trendy restaurants, hip cafés, bars. Çukurcuma houses antique stores, hip cafés, art-galleries.

Map here

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8) Fener and Balat

A Balat street on a regular day
Photo: istanbulextralarge.com

A Fener street, near the Patriarchate
Photo: By Kıvanç Niş / Flickr

Here is a map of Istanbul, showing Fener and Balat;

MAP HERE

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9) Edirnekapı and Chora

Chora Church
Photo: istanbulextralarge.com

Chora Church extrerior
Photo: istanbulextralarge.com

Here is a map of Istanbul, showing Edirnekapı and Chora;

MAP HERE

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10) Nisantasi and Maçka

Nisantası and Macka are upscale residential and shopping areas in Istanbul. There are lots of Art Nouveau and Art Deco apartment buildings that give a Parisian flavour to these neighbourhoods.

Here is a map of istanbul, showing Nisantasi and Macka;

MAP HERE

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