Istanbul is a shopping paradise where old, kitsch and modern shops exist happily beside each other. From much sought-after international names to hand crafted goods, you’ll find it all in Istanbul… if you know where to look. Though there are a number of boutiques, a wander through the bazaar is an absolute must for the best deals.

The commercial areas in Istanbul are:

• Grand bazaar: with over 4000 shops, you can find everything from rugs to spices, hookahs to antiques
• Beyoglu: an up-market area that’s home to a number of boutiques and modern stores
• Nisantasi: another modern part of the city with a number of shopping complexes

Super and Hypermarkets

• Carrefour: http://www.carrefour.com.tr/magazalar.asp
  
• Gima: http://english.istanbul.com/Guide/
  
• Makro:http://www.mymerhaba.com/en/main/
  
• Migros: http://www.mymerhaba.com/Migros-in-Turkey-471.html
  
• Tansas:http://www.mymerhaba.com/en/main/
  
• Metro: http://www.mymerhaba.com/Metro-in-Turkey-469.html
  

Malls

• Akmerkez
• Carousel
• PAM-Profilo
• Galleria
• Mayadrom
• Olivium Outlet Centre
• Metro city