Beautiful place. I always visit the place when I come to Istanbul. The atmosphere is amazing. Bring a bit of money because once you start shopping, you can't stop
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Olga Larina
Level 14 Local Expert
March 9
Nice place to buy everything but too expencive because of colorite)
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Teo Generoso
Level 9 Local Expert
September 26
Super
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Ольга Даушкевич
Level 7 Local Expert
June 14
The Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar is an interesting and unusual place for Europeans ..)) it is interesting to walk along its streets, see all sorts of differences. You can buy anything there!! Turkish sweets (in a huge quantity-everything, and everyone is allowed to taste in an unlimited quantity, tea is poured). There are many shops with GOLD and jewelry (one cannot be cured of the other), all kinds of bathroom accessories.... In general, you can find anything!!!! A bright and peculiar place! If you decide to buy something there, bargain!! It will be an interesting experience for you!!! Many sellers speak "broken" Russian, many speak English, there are those who only speak Turkish. But you can find a common language with everyone, even through a translator! From personal experience, I can say that the Grand Bazaar is not a cheaper place, as many people think, but more like an attraction!! Bargain there always!!! Bargain is an exciting action!! But also be prepared for deception! As they say, Sleight of hand and no fraud 😂😉 Have fun walking!!
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Юлия К.
Level 5 Local Expert
October 14
As a tourist destination, it is excellent, very beautiful and original. I do not recommend it as a place to shop: it is very expensive. Go beyond the Grand Bazaar and there will be a big market. Before visiting, it is worth finding a scheme: firstly, it will help you navigate the goods, and secondly, do not get lost.
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Ольга Кандыбина
Level 7 Local Expert
July 17
Clean, spacious. A bazaar for buying souvenirs, sweets, tea, spices, soap, shawls, socks. There are practically no clothes, and the one that is suitable only for the local beach. There is very little skin. There are few shoes. Cafes are non-alcoholic only. You can bargain. If you do not know how to bargain, you will simply be given more change than you need - this pleased you.
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Юрий
Level 12 Local Expert
August 11
A beautiful atmospheric place for tourists visiting Istanbul, it is necessary to bargain, check everything for quality, a lot of fakes of all kinds of brands, of course. But there are also good things at an inexpensive price, prices are overestimated at least 2 times, bargain.
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Олег Ляпин
Level 11 Local Expert
May 3
Big Cherkizon, it's a pity that the prices in dollars, translated into rubles, are not cheap. A bazaar is a bazaar, under a roof, warm in winter, cool in summer. Products for every taste. If you leave the historic building, the bazaar does not end, shops and tents begin. If you enter from the main entrance (from the tram stop, the stop is called "Grant Bazaar"), then you can walk 1.5 hours through the bazaar to the strait. I didn't do much photography, because the bazaar, the ceilings are beautiful, in the painting
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Тузембобель Марлинский
Level 7 Local Expert
October 15
In the very center, the bazaar is located in an ancient building. Look at the ceiling more often. There are more interesting shops closer to the middle.
The closer you get to the edge of the bazaar, the more monotonous Chinese junk there is.
It was difficult for me to breathe inside, because all the sellers smoke right behind the counters in a very confined space. And the ashes are shaken off right under your feet
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Денис Соломахин
Level 11 Local Expert
March 31
There is a very large market, it is very easy to get lost. A large assortment of everything you could wish for, from tea sets to gold jewelry and Turkish carpets. All sellers are very intrusive, it's not very convenient to choose and watch something, they immediately start sniffing something when you haven't even had time to inspect the assortment yet, so they bought everything mostly in shopping malls in stores. It is worth visiting only to feel the flavor and stroll through the streets of this bazaar, it is very beautiful in itself. The impression of the visit is positive.
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nvoff
Level 15 Local Expert
April 24
The Grand Bazaar is a huge market in Istanbul, where you can find a variety of goods: from souvenirs to textiles and carpets. It was founded in 1453 and consists of 66 streets. At the market, you can admire the architecture and atmosphere of oriental trade. However, prices at the Grand Bazaar can be high, and sometimes it is difficult to navigate the maze of shopping malls.
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Турфан Эмирджан
Level 6 Local Expert
September 8
It's a cool place, I'd say legendary, mostly tourists are shopping there now, so everything is expensive, there are a lot of people walking too. If you are in Istanbul for the first time, you need to visit, but do not swing your wallet too much, otherwise the Turks are tricky guys, they will sell you half of their store, you will not understand how it happened)
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Гульнара Ибрагимова
Level 10 Local Expert
September 3
It's a very colorful place. Being in Istanbul and not visiting the Grand Bazaar is like not getting to know Istanbul. Like a living, functioning museum! For the sake of pleasure, you can bargain. The Turks themselves love those who bargain. This is an amazing process of dating and communication. In general, this is life!
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Максим
Level 14 Local Expert
August 21
Atmospherically clean and friendly, it is definitely worth a visit to experience the flavor of Istanbul. Talk to the sellers, ask them how they are doing and bargain for your pleasure. It is not necessary to buy =)
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Ирина Микерова
Level 9 Local Expert
May 12
The old building impresses with its size, especially the height of the arches. An abundance of oriental sweets, silver, gold. Who has not been to the east- I think it will be interesting and you will like it. The prices are very high, you can buy it cheaper. But it is a tourist center and there are a lot of people.
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Ольга С.
Level 9 Local Expert
July 31
Very colorful. There are a lot of people, sellers come across very intrusive. For us, the most profitable currency exchange rate turned out to be here. Goods from tent to tent cost differently, you can look for cheaper ones. A lot of gold (real?), leather jackets, coats, carpets, souvenirs, sweets, clothes, shoes, spices, teas.
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Камила Ержигитова
Level 5 Local Expert
August 30
Two stars for a large area and unusual. Otherwise, an ordinary Moscow gardener with terrible quality and huge prices. There are streets with antiques, but they are also not for the ordinary man in the street))
If you have a limited budget, then the place is definitely not for you. Just to take a look, and the fact that there are a lot of people there will do. And yes, if you linger on something for more than a second, a crowd runs towards you))))
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Ирина Молдованова
Level 6 Local Expert
July 4
It's like falling into a fairy tale of a Thousand and One nights, you can buy everything or almost everything! An ancient building, atmospheric, it's just huge, really a Grand Bazaar! If you like something and decide to buy it, it's better to do it right away (after you agree on the price), because then you just won't find this place! And in other places, you may not like this thing or the price so much, but where you looked before is unlikely to find it, tested on yourself
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Ксения Ахтырская
Level 7 Local Expert
October 9
An ordinary bazaar, it's better to go in the morning, but keep in mind that there are fewer people in the morning, there will be more attention to you, you can try everything from food and drinks, do not hesitate, everything is delicious, buy something home for goodies, always bargain and ask for a small discount, the choice is very large, eyes run away, but at the same time, be attentive to your belongings! There are many exchangers nearby with a very favorable exchange rate, of all that catch your eye, there were the most profitable ones!)
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Катерина Иващук
Level 5 Local Expert
August 1
An atmospheric place of the oriental bazaar. Be sure to go plunge into the aromas and rich colors of the East. Prices are overpriced compared to the periphery of the same market. An interesting antique market.
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Анна Сотирис
Level 12 Local Expert
May 22
I'm visiting the Grand Bazaar. But I'm only putting 3. I'll explain why:
The prices are simply atomic, more expensive than in stores, and the quality and assortment are very mediocre. But the place is very colorful. It is worth visiting, but I do not recommend buying something. For example, the bags were much better, more beautiful and of better quality in a normal shopping mall than at the Grand Bazaar, and the price tag was almost 2 times lower. Draw conclusions
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Александр Тураев
Level 9 Local Expert
April 1
A good place, you can find a favorable exchange rate, a large assortment, you can find high-quality goods, prices are different, sellers are adequate, they do not impose everything in a row. It's also a great place for a walk, there's a lot of interesting things nearby.
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IrishAle5
Level 7 Local Expert
May 26
Among the advantages: atmospheric, beautiful, interesting
Of the minuses: everyone sells the same thing, but with a price difference of one and a half times (there is no variety of goods); at the sight of tourists, they try to deceive and cheat as much as possible for money; often overprice, when compared with other markets in Istanbul
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Ляйсан Ф.
Level 5 Local Expert
April 7
The bazaar is rich))
There are a lot of Chinese things inside, but you can buy dishes and sweets. I just went to take a look. I chatted with the lovely shopkeepers, they told me a lot of interesting things.
We need to visit here at least once.
In order not to bother with your product, it is better to start speaking Turkish right away, then they lose interest)))
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Кристина
Level 20 Local Expert
June 20
The Grand Bazaar is considered a landmark of Istanbul.
You can find anything, but only some souvenirs will be cheaper in the city, in general, the Bazaar is not bad)
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Татьяна Заскалетова
Level 13 Local Expert
May 21
Yes, this bazaar is a must-see, the history is 500 years or more, slaves have been sold for a long time, now it is an attraction, they sell everything, it is beautiful, the atmosphere creates a mood, I recommend it.
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Виталий Мутко
Level 16 Local Expert
June 19
A picturesque place! It is worth visiting even without shopping, but just plunge into the magical world of children's fairy tales, feel the breath and rhythm of the oriental bazaar.
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Ирина Гончарова
Level 17 Local Expert
March 26
A beautiful historical place. The assortment is tourist, with large margins. The place is photogenic, but very visited. I recommend you to visit and immerse yourself in the historical flavor of the ancient city
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152182 Игорь
Level 14 Local Expert
June 8
A large selection of different products. Prices may be slightly lower than in Moscow. You can bargain. In general, Turkish exoticism. The sellers are friendly. It's worth a look for the exotic.
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Marat Akhmadeev
Level 25 Local Expert
September 1
Market. Authentic. You can just enter the market. The prices are of course tourist. In principle, you can look for gold. Yes, but I can advise you to buy spices and so on in other stores and possibly closer to the hotel…
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Алиса Белова
Level 12 Local Expert
October 3
It's just a huge market that I think has everything. It is necessary to bargain, and aggressively, they discount the price by 2 times. The exchange rate near the Grand Bazaar is the most profitable, we looked everywhere and compared, near the hotels the rate is lower. I must say right away, if your goal is to see the entire Grand Bazaar, then set aside a whole day for it at once. I was missing for more than 2 hours.
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Сергей Заико
Level 14 Local Expert
October 15
GB is a place to definitely visit in Istanbul! A city in a city. With its own streets and intersections, cafes and shopping places. A paradise for shopaholics
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Наталья А
Level 5 Local Expert
August 4
A beautiful place in the historical center of the city. A wide range of goods, spices, sweets, coffee and tea
...Prices are not cheap, you need to bargain
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Анатолий Кирилов
Level 12 Local Expert
June 6, 2023
Ух, красиво и старинно. Очень по восточному, с местным колоритом. Общительные продавцы, много интересного товара. Все можно попробовать и потрогать! Лучшие обменные курсы в городе, если нужно поменять валюту. Будте очень осторожны, много разводил на деньги, типа продавцов шелковых ковров 60х90 за полторы тысячи долларов! Но всегда тянет вернутся просто походить среди людей.
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Ivan Iv
Level 9 Local Expert
October 6
Pros: big, incomprehensible.
Cons: the goods are not ordered in rows, when they are not addressed in their native Turkish, sellers overestimate the cost of the goods three times. We were convinced by our own experience: they asked how much a set of cups / cups in English costs, one, asked the person sitting inside how much it costs, and received an answer of 500 lira!!! He replied to us in English for 1,500 lire, then dropped it to 1,000 lire. My daughter is studying at the university and speaks Turkish. In general, a deception...
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ирина васина
Level 17 Local Expert
September 21
An interesting place, there is a good product, you can bargain.I bought a beautiful table lamp there., with a ceiling lined with glass mosaic and a copper base.
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Станислав
Level 14 Local Expert
May 4
There is authenticity in this bazaar / market, a lot of choice, of course you need to bargain, many sellers seem intrusive, but this is their job, it's great, as a tourist it's interesting to visit)
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Дарья Зубенко
Level 11 Local Expert
May 8
Colorful, contrasting, smoky! You can bargain, there are good things! The impressions are good, I have long dreamed of visiting there, tourists are treated well!
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Алекс
Level 16 Local Expert
July 15
There are a lot of things, but it is very difficult to choose something for yourself. The prices are high, and the sellers themselves are very intrusive. It makes you want to escape from there. The only plus is very beautiful, atmospheric. Everything is bright in Turkish!!! The location, the very center, is of course convenient!
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Irina
Level 13 Local Expert
June 1
The landmark of Istanbul! Be sure to visit, it's very atmospheric. It is better to make purchases not on neighboring streets, it will be the same, but cheaper.
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Наталья Фёдорова
Level 11 Local Expert
May 15
The bazaar is very big and beautiful. There are a lot of people walking. I advise you to definitely visit there, you can buy anything👍The prices are certainly off the scale😁
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Мария Александра
Level 6 Local Expert
May 31
It's a very atmospheric place. There is a huge market, you can just walk through to feel the spirit of Istanbul. It is better to visit this place at the end of the day (open until 19:00), when there are fewer tourists.
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Хаял Керимли
Level 17 Local Expert
July 14
A very large and good market is closed, mainly jewelry, gold, clothing in a word, you will find everything you are looking for the price of whom you can buy and cheaper, you can buy good things expensive
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Константин Жук
Level 11 Local Expert
October 13
If your funds are tight in your pocket, then welcome to the main market of Istanbul. Here you will be hung with nine-carat gold, wrapped in Hurem Sultan robes, put turmeric and pistachios in your pockets and fed with delicious starch brewed in syrup, it's called lukum. At the grand bazaar, time seemed to freeze at zero. And as before, and in the whole area, there is enough brilliance here, there is not enough content. And what remains of the great ancestors is gradually being eaten by the fungus. It's worth visiting this place as an excursion, it's worth wrapping up a little and eating meat at the Nusret restaurant, but I don't advise using the grand bazaar as a place to shop, it's expensive and stupid.
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Dmitrii
Level 15 Local Expert
April 26
A place for tourists. Buy trinkets as a keepsake. Or you need to go and really look for an exclusive. But I really want to escape to the fresh air and silence faster.
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Виталий Доля
Level 21 Local Expert
September 3, 2023
Были в августе 2023 года, много различных магазинов по продаже ювелирных изделий, ковров, тканей и платков, также здесь можно купить посуду, сладости и многое другое, рекомендую к посещению, учтите что цены всегда завышены, в них заложен торг с турками, не стесняйтесь сбрасывать цену, особенно если берете несколько товаров в одном месте. Покупали шелковые платки, сувениры и наволочки для подушек.
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Нельсон
Level 14 Local Expert
September 30
It's a great place. Being in Istanbul and not being here means you haven't been to Istanbul. Most sellers communicate only in English. Be vigilant and prepare for deception) usually overestimate the price tag by 2 times, but you can bargain
If you don't plan to buy anything, then it's just nice to walk around the bazaar
A very colorful place
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Сергей Гадаев
Level 11 Local Expert
July 17
A huge market. There is a bit of color and maybe you can visit it once. But if there is no goal to buy something, there is not much to do. The mass of luxury brand items for little money leads to the idea that the entire market is an ordinary "China".
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Мария Пермяк
Level 19 Local Expert
February 26, 2023
Потрясающее место, здесь вы найдете сувениры, сладости, специи, одежду и многое другое. Народ очень доброжелательный, всегда помогут и подскажут. Важно, уметь торговаться. Мы были там в феврале, народа было много. Боюсь представить что там происходит в сезон. Добраться туда просто, мы пользовались такси. Ориентировались по местности благодаря приложению MAPS.ME. Очень советую, работает офлайн, главное скачать карту города заранее🫶🏼
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sss sss
Level 24 Local Expert
April 3
The place is touristic and interesting. You can't go hungry, you can eat too many goodies. It's nice to see, the atmosphere is like a bazaar, everything is organized and decent. I was getting high for a walk.