Food Scene
Excellent food and perfect views of the sea. Added bonus * A full kid friendly indoor park with babysitters. Have an amazing meal while your children are entertained. Don't miss their Sunday breakfast!
6 locals recommend
Kasibeyaz
93/4 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.Excellent food and perfect views of the sea. Added bonus * A full kid friendly indoor park with babysitters. Have an amazing meal while your children are entertained. Don't miss their Sunday breakfast!
Iconic kebab restaurant known to all of the elite in Istanbul and internationally. Authentic Turkish food in an amazing atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Beyti
No:6-8 Orman Sk.Iconic kebab restaurant known to all of the elite in Istanbul and internationally. Authentic Turkish food in an amazing atmosphere.
Florya Kahvesi
No:50 Florya Cd.The best hookah lounge in and around Florya. (Tell them we sent you!)
Girandola
No:93 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.The best Gelato in Istanbul. Have a stroll around Aquaflorya Mall or along the seaside.
MEOS BALIK
Excellent fish with stunning views.
A 30min car ride from our home. This is a must see. Reserve a spot on the top floor and watch the sunset over all of historical Istanbul. DON'T MISS THIS!
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.A 30min car ride from our home. This is a must see. Reserve a spot on the top floor and watch the sunset over all of historical Istanbul. DON'T MISS THIS!
Pelit Pastanesi
No:84 Florya Cd.The best known bakery in Turkey. Delicious pastries, desserts, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing mix of aquarium and museum of Turkish history. Excellent place to take the children.
28 locals recommend
Istanbul Aquarium
No:93 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.Amazing mix of aquarium and museum of Turkish history. Excellent place to take the children.
Parks & Nature
Located directly across the street from our home. This park has amazing trails and loads of playgrounds for the children.
Florya Atatürk Forest
Located directly across the street from our home. This park has amazing trails and loads of playgrounds for the children.
florya sahil
Take a swim in the sea or walk along the seaside trail towards Yesilkoy Harbor.
Shopping
This bazaar only happens on Wednesdays and is a must for locals. From food and spices to clothing and home decor, this is a must see.
Yeşilköy Pazarı
This bazaar only happens on Wednesdays and is a must for locals. From food and spices to clothing and home decor, this is a must see.
Famous shopping and dining district. Everything you could possibly be looking for.
932 locals recommend
Taksim Square
Famous shopping and dining district. Everything you could possibly be looking for.
A short distance from our home. Walkable in excellent weather. Also complete with an indoor kids park on the top and bottom floors. Rides and entertainment outdoors during the warmer months.
57 locals recommend
Aqua Florya
93-93/1 Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd.A short distance from our home. Walkable in excellent weather. Also complete with an indoor kids park on the top and bottom floors. Rides and entertainment outdoors during the warmer months.
The worlds first shopping mall completed in 1461. Spend all day here soaking up traditional turkish goods.
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiThe worlds first shopping mall completed in 1461. Spend all day here soaking up traditional turkish goods.
Flyinn Mall
48 Harman SokağiSmall convenient mall great for finding what you need.
Ultra-lux, high end shopping and dining experiences in this awards winning mall.
200 locals recommend
Zorlu Center
No:2 Koru SokağıUltra-lux, high end shopping and dining experiences in this awards winning mall.
A great mix of luxury and budget friendly stores all under one roof. Excellent restaurants and kid friendly parks.
İstinye Park AVM
İstinye Park AVMA great mix of luxury and budget friendly stores all under one roof. Excellent restaurants and kid friendly parks.
Sightseeing
The founder of Turkey, Ataturk, loved Florya (our neighborhood) so much that he built his own mansion directly on the water. Today a museum, you can walk through and see how he once lived.
Florya Ataturk Marine Mansion
No:23 Çekmece İstanbul Cd.The founder of Turkey, Ataturk, loved Florya (our neighborhood) so much that he built his own mansion directly on the water. Today a museum, you can walk through and see how he once lived.
One of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world built in 532. A definite must see for history buffs. Beware of a lot of stairs.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıOne of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world built in 532. A definite must see for history buffs. Beware of a lot of stairs.
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Built between 1609 & 1616. Still functions as a mosque today.
Take an hour boat tour around the iconic Bosphorus. Tours happen from this port about every 20 minutes.
65 locals recommend
Bosphorus Bridge
No:34000 15 Temmuz Şehitler KöprüsüTake an hour boat tour around the iconic Bosphorus. Tours happen from this port about every 20 minutes.
Essentials
Macrocenter
Yeşilköy Halkalı CaddesiAll of your international needs in one place.
MM Migros
No: 50 Florya Cd.Convenient and easy for essentials.
CarrefourSA
AVMRecently renovated into a super store.
Arts & Culture
A definite must see. Ottoman Empire palace turned home and resting place of Ataturk (founder of Turkey). Beautiful baroque architecture.
48 locals recommend
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
38 A Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.A definite must see. Ottoman Empire palace turned home and resting place of Ataturk (founder of Turkey). Beautiful baroque architecture.
This Ottoman built palace has beautiful views, history, and culture. Make it a day trip and pay to see both parts of the museum.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
This Ottoman built palace has beautiful views, history, and culture. Make it a day trip and pay to see both parts of the museum.
Miles of underground history complete with heads of Medusa, Emperor Constantine, and more.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Miles of underground history complete with heads of Medusa, Emperor Constantine, and more.