Parks & nature · 6 of the best in Istanbul
Yıldız Park
Woods above Çırağan
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Image courtesy of © Ekolojist · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Yıldız Park
Yıldız Park once formed the grounds of Yıldız Palace, the residence of the last great sultans. Its wooded slopes above Çırağan Caddesi have shady paths, ponds and pavilions, a peaceful escape a few minutes from Beşiktaş.
Why it's on our list
- Former palace grounds
- Pavilions
- Quiet and green
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Yıldız Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Yıldız Park 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
- YıldızM71.0 km13 min walk
- FulyaM71.9 km24 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Çırağan Caddesi250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Saray Caddesi750 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Taksim Square2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- İstiklal Avenue3.6 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Galata Tower4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Galata Bridge4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Topkapı Palace4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Spice Bazaar5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Hagia Sophia5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Basilica Cistern5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Grand Bazaar5.6 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)30 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min