Istanbul's Districts (İlçe)

In the northwest of Istanbul, near the new Istanbul Airport; a rapidly developing district with a mix of rural and urban fabric and new-build projects.

On the Sea of Marmara coast and home to several reputable universities; a densely populated, affordable district with good access to the metro and highways.

One of the most populous and most affordable districts on the European side; mainly residential with a dense urban fabric and good public transport.

A quiet residential district in the center of the European side, near the former Atatürk Airport, with easy access to the metro and Metrobus lines.

One of Istanbul's oldest coastal districts; a middle-class area with shopping centers, a waterfront park and quick access to the city center.

A modern, planned district in northwest Istanbul; a popular destination for foreign investors thanks to its new-build residential complexes.

A central residential district with easy access to the city's main highways; mostly middle-class residents.

One of the oldest and most luxurious districts on the Bosphorus; home to Dolmabahçe Palace and one of the most expensive districts for living and buying property.

A new and growing district in western Istanbul; popular with families for its modern residential projects and more reasonable prices.

Istanbul's cultural and artistic heart, with İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square; the city's main center of nightlife and tourism.

A coastal district beside Büyükçekmece Lake; growing fast with new residential projects and relatively reasonable prices.

A mostly rural, agricultural district at Istanbul's westernmost point; the city's least populated district, with abundant green space.

A densely populated, industrial district on the European side; home to Istanbul's large intercity bus terminal (Esenler Otogar).

One of Istanbul's most populous districts, with fast-growing construction; popular for buying property on a limited budget.

A historic and religious district with the Eyüp Sultan Mosque; a mix of old urban fabric and new neighborhoods on its edges.

The historic heart of Istanbul inside the walls of old Constantinople; home to Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

A populous residential district in the north of the European side; mostly middle-class with a dense urban fabric.

A small, entirely residential district in the center of the European side; good access to the city's public transport network.

Becoming a media and business hub with new office towers; neighbor to the Levent and Maslak business districts.

A coastal district beside Küçükçekmece Lake; a mix of older neighborhoods and new residential projects.

In the north of the European side along the Bosphorus and the Black Sea; one of Istanbul's most affluent districts, with luxury villas and famous fish restaurants.

A coastal district at Istanbul's westernmost point; a popular destination for second homes and summer retreats.

A populous, affordable district in the north of the European side; mainly residential with a high population growth rate.

The commercial and business center of the European side; home to the Cevahir shopping mall and high-rise office towers.

A historic working-class district on the Sea of Marmara; thanks to its reasonable property prices, a popular destination for foreign investors, including Iranians.