Business & fashion · European Side
💰💰 Mid-rangeIstanbul's commercial and shopping heartland — Nişantaşı's neighbour, home to major malls, business districts, and some excellent neighbourhood dining.
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A reliable Turkish coffee chain with multiple branches around Şişli. Good for a quick stop between errands.
Şişli, İstanbulConveniently placed inside Cevahir for a break between shopping. Better-than-average mall coffee.
Büyükdere Cad., ŞişliOne of Şişli's most beloved döner spots. Thin-sliced lamb döner on fresh bread — a proper Istanbul lunch.
Şişli Meydanı, ŞişliRestaurant
Sit-down Thai in Şişli with a wide menu — tom kha, pad see ew, mango sticky rice. Good vegetarian section and quick lunch service for the office crowd.
Restaurant
Sit-down Cantonese kitchen in Şişli with bilingual menus. Dim sum on weekends, hot pot in winter, and a tea menu that goes beyond the standard jasmine.
💡 Go at 12:30 when the döner is at its peak. Cash preferred.
Outstanding soup kitchen with a rotating daily menu of traditional Turkish soups. Popular with office workers for lunch.
Şişli, İstanbulOne of Europe's largest malls with a wide variety of dining options across all price points.
Büyükdere Cad. No:22, ŞişliOne of Europe's largest shopping malls with over 300 stores, cinemas, and restaurants. Everything under one roof.
Büyükdere Cad. No:22, ŞişliThe streets between Şişli and Nişantaşı have a mix of mid-range fashion, homeware, and local shops at better prices than the luxury Abdi İpekçi strip.
Halaskargazi Cad., ŞişliThe central square and transport hub of Şişli. Busy, functional, and a good orientation point for the area.
Şişli Meydanı, ŞişliA 10-minute walk south from Şişli brings you to the upscale Nişantaşı shopping and dining district — a good combination.
Teşvikiye, Nişantaşı
