Successful shopping in Istanbul
(updated: May 2022)
These are the addresses that will help you to spend a lot of money
in Istanbul.
For more information please refer to part 1of this article.
Dance costumes
Most of the shops own a website that shows their style of costumes and some have a map for directions on it. Generally they are very easy to find, especially in the Grand Bazaar. Broken English is spoken in most places.
To call or fax dial ++90 for Turkey and +212 for Istanbul.
If you go to these shops and have any additional information you would like to share, please tell me.
The shops are listed according to city parts / streets. I have also created a Google map to guide you.
Caddesi = street
Sokak = small street
Han = courtyard (off the indicated street)
Kapaliçarsi - The Grand Bazaar - www.kapalicarsi.org.tr
Bazaar Ali Baba
Fesciler Cad. No. 119 - 121, www.bazaaralibaba.com
Large range of costumes in every price category, special
designs, friendly service. Also good for souvenirs.
Gülseren Giyim
Yaglikçilar Cad.,
Cukur Han No: 63 D:1, www.gulserengiyim.com
In a small side street. If in doubt, just ask
in another shop. Good
for skirts, accessories and costumes, moderate prices.
Köylü Pazari
Yaglikçilar Cad., Astarci Han No. 19 – 26
Turkish folklore costumes
An entire street for Tribal style jewellery and accessories: Yorgancilar Caddesi
Fabric shops
various along Yaglikçilar Caddesi
Tozanli Ticaret
Yaglikçilar Caddesi, Cebeci Han No. 22
High quality fabrics
Eminönü - Egyptian / Spice Bazaar
Marpuççular is Merkezi
Marpuççular Caddesi No. 6
Dozens of little shops for sequins, rhinestones, pearls, jewelry, accessories etc. on 7 floors!
Kristal Bijuteri
Marpuççular Caddesi No. 24
Best source for hotfix stones, loads of rhinestones, seperate or as jewelry
Various shops
Along the entire Sabuncu Han Caddesi
Rhinestones, fashion jewelry, sewing materials, etc.
Beyoglu/Taksim
Legend Costumes / Simi
Istiklal Caddesi, Bekar Sokak No. 20, Kat: 2,
www.legendcostumes.com
Great costumes, off the rack and made to measure
Necmi Usta
Mis Sok., Mis Gurkan Han No. 7, 5. Stock
Tel. 0533 446 64 25
necmiusta.azbuz.com - Instagram
Watch at work on
Youtube.
All the pro dancers get their shoes made here.
Gözde Müzik Shop
Galipdede Cad. 6 / B
Instruments, zills in various qualities
Bilge Music
Galipdede Cad. / Sahkulu Sok. 1A
Instruments, zills
Sisli
Boutique Bella
Fulya Cad. ER-SE Han No. 3-5 D.16, 1st floor, Mecidiyeköy
www.bellacostumes.com
Professional costumes
Metro to Sisli-Mecidiyeköy, Fulya Caddesi is close to the exit by the mall.
Aksaray
Both in the same building. Take the tramvay to Aksaray, through the underground shopping mall, down the Atatürk Blvd, 2nd street to the right - opposite big construction site.
San Eil Moda
Inebey mah. Inkilap cad., Oto is hani No. 55, Kat : 1/53, Tel. 212 584 21 10
saneilmoda.com
Large choice of professional costumes
Dogan Göck
Inebey mah. Inkilap cad., Oto is hani No.43 K: 2/80
www.dogancostumes.com
Large choice of professional costumes
Others
Pelin Moda
www.pelinmoda.net / Facebook
In a residential area, best contact first for directions. Good prices
Kader Terzi
www.kaderterzikostum.com - Instagram
No showroom, just a small workshop, takes orders online
Dance shows
Sultana's Nights
Cumhuriyet Cd. No:40, Tel. 219 39 04
Kervansaray
Cumhuriyet Cd. No:52, Tel. 507 006 6363
Gar
Music Hall
Mustafa Kemal Pasa Cad. No. 3, Yenikapi, Tel. 588 40 45
Hodja Pasa Culture Center
Rhythm of the Dance / Derwish Show
Ankara Caddesi Hocapasa Hamam Sok No. 5-9D Sirkeci, Tel. 511 46 26
Restaurants with dancers (on weekends)
Sade Meyhane
Hüseyinaga Mahallesi, Hamalbasi Caddesi, No 8, Beyoglu, Tel. 243 16 46
Bosphorus Dinner Tours
Dance classes
Sema Yildiz
Princess Banu
Sultana's
Les
Arts Turcs
Festivals
Maps
I have created an overview on Google Maps for you. Just click on the desired addres on the left hand side and the view will shift there.
I also drew a simplified map of the Grand Bazaar with the most important streets to find costume shops.
