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Arkaoda
Kadıköy’s creative bar
About Arkaoda
Arkaoda, on Kadife Sokak, is one of the favourite bars of Kadıköy’s young, creative crowd, with a garden and a programme of DJs and live music.
Why it's on our list
- DJs and concerts
- Garden
- Young crowd
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Arkaoda before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Arkaoda are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- KiliseT3150 m2 min walk
- BahariyeT3200 m3 min walk
- Moda İlkokuluT3300 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Cem Sokağı350 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Tavus Sokağı550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Topkapı Palace4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Hagia Sophia4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Blue Mosque4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Basilica Cistern4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Grand Bazaar5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Spice Bazaar5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Galata Bridge5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Galata Tower6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)26 kmCar or taxi 80 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)39 kmCar or taxi 121 min