Where are the Cheap Clothing Stores in Istanbul?

Istanbul is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey, and it has many options for those interested in shopping, such as cheap clothing stores. For this reason, in addition to visiting various tourist attractions of this city, you can visit modern shopping centers and traditional markets of Istanbul and buy various items such as clothes at reasonable prices.

The Joy of Shopping in Istanbul

As you know, Turkey is one of the best producers of different types of fabrics and clothes in the world, and it has been able to introduce famous brands to highly competitive European markets. At the same time, in this country, in order to increase the quality and competition between Turkish manufacturers, you can see products from domestic and foreign brands in different shopping centers of each city; but what makes buying all kinds of clothes popular in Turkey and a city like Istanbul is the reasonable prices and shopping centers where you can buy the clothes you want cheaply.

In this regard, most tourists tend to buy the items they need, especially clothes, at prices that suit their budget and taste in addition to quality. Note that the low price of clothes in Turkey does not mean they are poor quality, and it is only because of the high competition in this field; in other words, all kinds of domestic and foreign brands sell their products at reasonable and low prices in shopping centers in cities like Istanbul in order to gain the largest share of this market.

Note that perhaps one of the main reasons for the popularity of shopping on Black Friday in Turkey is the increase in discounts and the wide variety of domestic and foreign brands.

Cheap Shopping Center

Istanbul is a city where one of its most popular attractions is the modern shopping centers and the traditional bazaars spread throughout the city. Therefore, if you want to buy a flight ticket to Istanbul and are looking for such stores or shopping centers, then your first destination should be shopping centers near Taksim. In the second place, we can mention the district of "Besiktas (Beşiktaş)," which has a market for buying cheap and very suitable clothes. In the next steps, you can consider districts such as Kadikoy Bazaar (Kadıköy Pazarı), local markets of Bakirkoy (Bakırköy), and Beylikduzu (Beylikdüzü).

The Most Famous Cheap Shopping Centers in Istanbul

First of all, it should be said that for easy traffic to the various shopping centers of this city and your place of residence, it is recommended that you rent a car in Istanbul. In this way, you will easily carry your purchases, pay less for taxi fares, and you will no longer need to wait for the bus or board on crowded subways.

In such a situation, it will be easier for you to access the most important shopping centers in Istanbul for a great shopping experience at very reasonable prices. Therefore, the most famous cheap shopping centers in Istanbul are as follows:

1.       Atlas Passage in Istanbul

"Atlas Passage (Atlas Pasajı)" is one of the most famous shopping centers and sightseeing spots in the Taksim district, which is one of the first options for shopping among tourists; this shopping center, which can be accessed from "Istiklal Street (İstiklal Caddesi)" towards "Tunel Street (Tünel Caddesi)," is on the left side and has a unique architecture. Atlas shopping center was built in 1800, and most people in Istanbul still know it because of its famous cinema.

In Atlas Passage, there are many shops where you can buy various high-quality items at reasonable prices, such as clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, etc.; note that by booking a hotel in the Taksim district, you can have easier access to this shopping center and other similar centers in the said district.

·         Address: Kuloğlu, İstiklal Cd. No:131, 34433 Beyoğlu.

2.       Terkos Passage in Taksim

Another one of the most famous inexpensive shopping centers in Istanbul in the Taksim district is "Terkos Passage (Terkos Pazarı)"; this shopping center, which consists of a large number of shops, is a lively and very attractive place. Terkos Passage in Taksim is located on the left side of Istiklal Street towards Tunel Street, and it is very easy to reach it on foot.

From the very beginning of reaching this place, you can easily see all kinds of beautiful clothes at reasonable prices and buy according to your taste. Tourists can choose many products in Turkos Passage, especially jean clothes, leather jackets, T-shirts, etc.; it should be noted that if you follow the social accounts of the stores located in the passage on Instagram, you can find out about their discounts.

·         Address: Asmalı Mescit, Terkoz Çk. No:2, 34430 Beyoğlu.

3.       Taksim Tunel Stores

Undoubtedly, "Taksim Tunel Stores (Taksim Tünel Mağazalari)," which is full of attractive and beautiful shops and boutiques, is one of the favorite shopping centers of tourists. In this place, where you can buy a variety of brands and clothes with excellent quality and reasonable prices, it is very pleasant even to visit it. Also, sometimes campaigns under the title of "Same Price (Tek Fiyat)" are held in most stores in this district, which increases the excitement and pleasure of shopping at such times.

For this reason, some travel agencies plan tours to Turkey according to such campaigns so that tourists can take advantage of this great opportunity.

·         Address: Tomtom, İstiklal Cd. 167/A, 34433 Beyoğlu.

4.       Besiktas Grand Bazaar

This bazaar on the European side of Istanbul is one of the other shopping centers in the city, which has many great options for buying clothes at reasonable and cheap prices. "The Grand Bazaar of Besiktas (Büyük Beşiktaş Çarşısı)," which can be seen on your left as you enter from "Besiktas Pier (Beşiktaş İskelesi)" and head towards this district's famous square, has an interesting architectural facade. This grand bazaar consists of several floors with numerous shops, and you can find different clothes from famous brands.

Therefore, many brands and options, such as colorful clothes, jean jackets, bags, shoes, and jewelry, are available to buyers, and they can buy the items they want at reasonable prices. In Besiktas Grand Bazaar, there are many options for children, men, and women of different ages.

·         Address: Sinanpaşa, Ortabahçe Cd. 10-1, 34353 Beşikta.

5.       Cilek Kadikoy Shopping Centers

The famous "Kadikoy" district in the south of Istanbul and the Asian side of the city is one of the famous places that, in addition to being close to some tourist attractions, also has cheap shopping centers; these centers, the most famous of which are the shopping centers in "Cilek Passage (Çilek Sokak)," provide you with various options.

This place, with its beautiful, wide streets and cheap stores, as well as "Tuesday Market (Salı Pazarı)," makes it easy to buy the clothes you need at reasonable prices; also, the presence of various well-known Turkish and foreign brands in Cilek stores and shops makes you have a safe purchase.

·         Address: Osmanağa, 34714 Kadıköy.

Other Cheap Clothing Centers in Istanbul

First of all, note that the closer you choose your accommodation to the shopping centers, the closer your access and lower traffic costs will be. In this regard, you can enjoy more privacy and private space by renting a furnished house in Istanbul and the districts you like and staying in a furnished house with the facilities of a 5-star hotel.

At the same time, some other cheap clothing shopping centers in Istanbul that are also of interest to tourists are: Merter Wholesale and Retail, Bakirkoy (Bakırköy), Olivium & Zeytinburnu Outlet, Beyoglu Trade Center in Taksim (Beyoğlu İş Merkezi ), Hazzopulo Passage at the intersection of Istiklal and Meşrutiyet Streets (Hazzopulo Pasajı), Opera Onur Passage in Kadikoy (Opera Onur Pasajı).

Clothing Prices in Istanbul 2024

In general, you can buy your favorite clothes from luxury, modern, old, and local Istanbul markets in different districts of the city, as well as from different domestic and foreign brands, at various prices. In such a situation, considering the competitive prices in these centers and the variety that exists, it may not be possible to mention the exact price. For this reason, the average price for buying the most common clothes is as follows:

·         One pair of jeans (Levis 501 brand or similar): 1,951.31 liras

·         One piece of summer clothes in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...): 1,433.81 liras

·         One pair of sports shoes (Nike brand): 3,462.46 liras

·         One pair of men's formal shoes (natural leather): 3,014.39 liras

Shopping Center for Cheap Bags and Shoes in Istanbul

Although you can buy items other than clothing at the mentioned shopping centers if you are looking to purchase bags and shoes, there is no shortage of affordable bag and shoe shopping centers in Istanbul; some of the most popular centers in Istanbul are:

·         Deichmann Shoes store

·         Store of INCİ brand

·         Store of Grader brand

·         Flo Shoes Store

·         Shoes Center stores

·         Branches of Hotic brand (Hotiç)

·         Store of Ayakkabi Dunyasi Shoes (Ayakkabı Dünyası Shoes)

·         Store of Derimod brand

·         Store of Beymen Shoes

·         Store of Yargici shoe brand

·         Store of Vakko brand

·         Yalispor store

Remember, if the distance of your favorite shopping center is far from your place of residence, you can "Rent a Car with a Driver (Transfer)"; in this way, the driver will take you to your desired destination or places at the time and place you pre-set so that you don't have any problems with traffic in Istanbul.