Ulus, IstanbulA neighborhood guide for the Smileys community

Affluent & leafy · European Side

Pricey

Istanbul's most exclusive hilltop address — forest villas, the city's finest Bosphorus-view restaurants, and a serenity that money can barely buy.

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About Ulus

Ulus is one of Istanbul's affluent & leafy neighborhoods, on the European side, generally upscale by local standards. It's close to Şişli and Levent. Smileys members based in Ulus connect through neighborhood events, meetups, and each other — this page tracks who's around, what's on, and what's nearby.

Nearby: Şişli, Levent · all neighborhoods

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Coffee & Tea

Ulus Parkı Çay BahçesiSmileys Pick

A stunning hilltop tea garden with arguably the best panoramic Bosphorus view in the city. The setting is incomparable.

Ulus Parkı, Beşiktaş

Go on a clear autumn or winter day — fewer people and the Bosphorus views stretch impossibly far in both directions.

Food

Ulus 29Smileys Pick

Istanbul's most legendary special-occasion restaurant. Set in a stunning villa with jaw-dropping Bosphorus views. Turkish cuisine at its finest.

Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cad., Ulus

Book at least two weeks in advance. Request a terrace table — the indoor dining room is beautiful but the view outside is what you're there for.

Things to Do

Ulus ParkıMust Do

A beautifully maintained hilltop park with sweeping Bosphorus views. Morning walks here feel entirely removed from the city below.

Ulus Parkı, Beşiktaş

Local Tips

·Ulus is accessible only by taxi from Levent metro or Etiler. No public transport.
·One of Istanbul's most exclusive residential areas — primarily villas and embassies.
·The park and restaurant are the two reasons to visit. Both are exceptional.
·Combine with Etiler (downhill) for a fuller afternoon in this part of the city.