Gayrettepe, IstanbulA neighborhood guide for the Smileys community

Business & metro hub · European Side

Mid-range

A busy European side transit and business hub — the junction of the M2 metro and TEM highway, surrounded by offices and growing commercial activity.

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About Gayrettepe

Gayrettepe: Business & metro hub. One of Istanbul's neighborhoods, on the European side, generally mid-range by local standards. It's close to Mecidiyeköy and Levent. Smileys members based in Gayrettepe connect through neighborhood events, meetups, and each other — this page tracks who's around, what's on, and what's nearby.

Nearby: Mecidiyeköy, Levent · all neighborhoods

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Coffee

Zorlu Center CafésSmileys Pick

The premium Zorlu Center retail and cultural complex has excellent café options in a modern architectural setting.

Zorlu Center, Beşiktaş/Zincirlikuyu

Food

Zorlu Center RestaurantsMust Visit

A curated selection of quality restaurants in the Zorlu Center complex. Istanbul's best upscale mall dining.

Zorlu Center, Zincirlikuyu

Things to Do

Zorlu Center (PSM Performing Arts)Smileys Pick

Istanbul's premier performing arts venue with world-class concerts, theatre, and dance. Check the programme — Istanbul's answer to Lincoln Center.

Zorlu Center, Beşiktaş

Local Tips

·Gayrettepe is on the M2 metro line and is the city-side terminus of the M11 to Istanbul Airport — excellent connections to the city centre.
·Primarily a transit and business district. Zorlu Center is the main cultural and retail draw.
·Zincirlikuyu metro (nearby) also connects to the E-5 highway buses for other districts.
·Better for a concert or business meeting than a leisure day — head to Nişantaşı or Bomonti for that.