Taksim, IstanbulA neighborhood guide for the Smileys community

Central & buzzing · Central Istanbul

Mid-range

Istanbul's central crossroads — loud, energetic, and the transport hub the whole city revolves around. Better for passing through than staying, but essential to understand.

1 event this month3 past events30 local members

About Taksim

Taksim is one of Istanbul's central & buzzing neighborhoods, in central Istanbul, generally mid-range by local standards. It's close to Kadıköy and Moda. Smileys members based in Taksim connect through neighborhood events, meetups, and each other — this page tracks who's around, what's on, and what's nearby.

Nearby: Kadıköy, Moda · all neighborhoods

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Clubs active around Taksim

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Yoga

1 event here recently · 100 members

Coworking

1 event here recently · 280 members

Local members (30)

Upcoming events

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Sep 2 · 19:00

Yoga on the Rooftop

1 going

₺7009 spots left

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Local hosts

Franco Piccolo

1 event hosted in Taksim

Hulya Seval

1 event hosted in Taksim

Simona Manuli

1 event hosted in Taksim

Ekaterina Polishchuk

Local businesses in Taksim

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Expat-friendly

James Joyce Taksim

Bar

A Taksim regular for the Smileys community — has hosted 1 Smileys event since May 2026.

Expat-friendly

Musafir Indian Restaurant

Restaurant

Experience the vibrant flavors of India at Musafir Indian Restaurant, a Taksim favorite since 2004. Enjoy authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine, from aromatic curries and tandoori specialties to freshly baked naan and vegetarian delights, all served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.