What's Beşiktaş like?
People go to Beşiktaş to see popular places such as Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues such as Topkapi Palace. Make sure that you enjoy this romantic neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş is located 5 mi (8 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
Flying to:
- Istanbul (IST), 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Beşiktaş
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19 mi (30.5 km) from Beşiktaş
Getting to Beşiktaş on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Nispetiye Station
- Etiler Station
- 4.Levent Station
Things to see and do in and around Beşiktaş
What to see in Beşiktaş
- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
Things to do in Beşiktaş
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Zorlu Performing Arts Center
- Istanbul Sapphire
- Trump Towers Istanbul
Other popular Beşiktaş attractions
- Yildiz
- Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
- Ortaköy Square
- Ortaköy Mosque
- Ciragan Palace
