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Kadıköy Market (Çarşı)
The Asian side’s food market
About Kadıköy Market (Çarşı)
Just behind the ferry pier, the streets of the Kadıköy market are lined with fishmongers, olive and cheese shops, pickle sellers, delis, bakeries and coffee roasters. It is the liveliest food market in the city, and Çiya Sofrası is in its heart.
Why it's on our list
- Fish, cheese, pickles and olives
- Delis and bakeries
- Lunch at Çiya
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kadıköy Market (Çarşı) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kadıköy Market (Çarşı) 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
- ÇarşıT350 m1 min walk
- İskele CamiT3200 m2 min walk
- Kadıköy - İDO- MetroT3300 m4 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Tavus Sokağı200 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rıhtım Caddesi200 m3 min walk
Key sights
- Topkapı Palace4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Hagia Sophia4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Blue Mosque4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Basilica Cistern4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Grand Bazaar5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Spice Bazaar5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Galata Bridge5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Galata Tower5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)26 kmCar or taxi 81 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)39 kmCar or taxi 120 min