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Arasta Bazaar - this is a shopping street with shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, Turkish sweets, spices, jewelry, antiques. There are no shirts, T-shirts and other cheap consumer goods here. But you can find an old handmade carpet (or what they give out for it), hookahs, hand-made Turks, and of course a bunch of inexpensive souvenirs like magnets and plates.
Compared to grad Bazaar Arasta Bazaar is just tiny, consisting of just one street. But shopping here is much more pleasant. There is no fuss and noise inherent in the Grand Bazaar and even its surroundings, and sellers are more willing to agree to bargain. In general, the prices here are slightly higher than in the shops in the vicinity of the Sultanahmet district, but the final price will depend on your ability and desire to bargain.
🕐 Working hours
in the daytime.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
free.
🚶 How to get there
the market is located in the Sultanahmet district next to the Blue Mosque (market on the map). From Sultanahmet districts/Fatih can be reached on foot. From Beyoglu district by tram T1 (Sultanahmet stop nearby); Metro Line M2 to Vezneciler station and walk 1 kilometer; buses 80T, 70KY, 74A, taxis 22 and 23 and walk 1-2 kilometers. From the Asian part and Kadikoy district by the Marmaray city train. On the tourist bus Big Bus Istanbul get off at the Stop number 1/20.
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