Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
Istanbul, Turkey

Taksim Square and Istiklal Street

Type: square / historic street

The most famous modern center of Istanbul, full of shops, restaurants, historic buildings, and cultural landmarks. The pedestrian Istiklal Street stretches nearly 1.5 kilometers from the square to the Galata Tower, and the celebrated red historic tram still runs along it today. The area is known for its vibrant atmosphere and is one of the most popular spots for a stroll among locals and tourists alike.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Taksim Square and Istiklal Street are freely accessible at any time. Istiklal is a pedestrian zone known for its shops, cafes, and historic buildings — a morning visit is recommended to avoid large crowds.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Galatasaray parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (235m)

Address: Kuloğlu, Çapanoğlu Sokak No:5

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Erdem Otopark

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (264m)

Address: Tomtom, Nur-u Ziya Sokağı no:6

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +90 212 245 47 40

İspark Katlı Otopark

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (287m)

Address: Asmalı Mescit, Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:59

İspark

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (311m)

Address: Asmalı Mescit, Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:76

Phone: +90 216 635 00 00

Teo Otopark

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (356m)

Address: Firuzağa, Yeni Çarşı Caddesi

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +90 212 292 77 77

Yeşilada Otopark

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (722m)

Address: Evliya Çelebi Mahallesi Kıblelizade Sokak, Şişhane Sokak No:6

Opening hours: Отворено 24 сата

Phone: +90 212 293 03 01

Atik Otopark

Closed (opens at 10:00) garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (773m)

Address: Hacımimi, Dibek Sokak No:19/A

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 08:30–00:30 Tuesday: 08:30–00:30 Wednesday: 08:30–00:30 Thursday: 08:30–00:30 Friday: 08:30–00:30 Saturday: 08:30–00:30 Sunday: 10:00–00:30

Phone: +90 555 180 45 18

Nearby restaurants

Price:
360 Istanbul

360 Istanbul

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.00 5849 reviews 163m

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bar €€

Address: Tomtom, İstiklal Caddesi No:163 Kat:8

Phone: +90 533 691 03 60

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–02:00 Tuesday: 12:00–02:00 Wednesday: 12:00–02:00 Thursday: 12:00–02:00 Friday: 12:00–04:00 Saturday: 12:00–04:00 Sunday: 12:00–02:00
Ficcin Restaurant

Ficcin Restaurant

Closed (opens at 14:00)
⭐ 4.40 4272 reviews 250m

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Address: Asmalı Mescit Mh İstiklal Cad. &, Kallavi Sokak No:13/1

Phone: +90 212 293 37 86

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 07:00–23:00 Tuesday: 07:00–23:00 Wednesday: 07:00–23:00 Thursday: 07:00–23:00 Friday: 07:00–23:00 Saturday: 07:00–23:00 Sunday: 14:00–23:00
Limonlu Bahçe

Limonlu Bahçe

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.20 4098 reviews 264m

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€€€

Address: 34440, Tomtom, Yeni Çarşı Caddesi No:74

Phone: +90 212 252 10 94

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–00:00 Tuesday: 09:00–00:00 Wednesday: 09:00–00:00 Thursday: 09:00–00:00 Friday: 09:00–01:00 Saturday: 09:00–01:00 Sunday: 09:00–00:00
Midpoint

Midpoint

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.10 6989 reviews 287m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 04.06.2026

€€€

Address: Tomtom, İstiklal Caddesi No: 187

Phone: +90 530 955 47 64

Opening hours: 09:00–01:00

Mikla

Mikla

Closed today
⭐ 4.30 2663 reviews 439m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 04.06.2026

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Address: The Marmara Pera, Asmalı Mescit, Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:15

Phone: +90 212 293 56 56

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 18:00–23:30 Tuesday: 18:00–23:30 Wednesday: 18:00–23:30 Thursday: 18:00–23:30 Friday: 18:00–23:30 Saturday: 18:00–23:30 Sunday: Closed