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Kadife Sokak (Barlar Sokağı)
The Asian side’s bar street
About Kadife Sokak (Barlar Sokağı)
Kadife Sokak, known to everyone as Barlar Sokağı (bar street), runs through Kadıköy towards Moda, with one bar after another in old houses and gardens. It is relaxed, young and busy late into the night, and a great reason to take an evening ferry to Asia.
Why it's on our list
- Bar after bar
- Young, friendly crowd
- Busiest at weekends
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kadife Sokak (Barlar Sokağı) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kadife Sokak (Barlar Sokağı) 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 m2 min walk
- Moda İlkokuluT3300 m4 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Cem Sokağı350 m5 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