Best markets & shopping streets in Istanbul, ranked honestly
Ranked by Reality: whether each one delivers for people who went. The chips show if it lives up to its hype.
Worth it if…Reality 60 +601Çukurcuma★ 3.4
Worth it if…Reality 56 +212İstiklal Avenue★ 4.6
Worth it if…Reality 55 −283Grand Bazaar★ 4.4
Worth it if…Reality 55 −314Spice Bazaar★ 4.5The numbers
| # | Place | Verdict | Hype | Reality | Gap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Çukurcuma | Worth it if… | 0 | 60 | +60 · Underrated | ★ 3.4 (93) |
| 2 | İstiklal Avenue | Worth it if… | 35 | 56 | +21 · Lives up to the hype | ★ 4.6 (6,492) |
| 3 | Grand Bazaar | Worth it if… | 83 | 55 | −28 · Overhyped | ★ 4.4 (189,094) |
| 4 | Spice Bazaar | Worth it if… | 86 | 55 | −31 · Overhyped | ★ 4.5 (193,274) |