The coast of Istanbul with Cihangir Mosque, Bosphorus, Turkey.
This is among the best places to live in Istanbul if you are an expat. Located in the famous Beyoglu district, Cihangir is at the heart of the “new Istanbul.”
Expatriates, however, tend to pay very high property prices to buy and rent different houses in this area.
It features amazing restaurants, great nightlife, and a well-connected transportation network to any area in Istanbul.
It is also home to many stalls and shops. With a very much international culture, you can still check the backstreets for traditional Turkish vibes.
Nisantasi
Nisantasi The Magnificent
If you need a taste of the good life and some fashionable lifestyles, Nisantasi is the place to check out.
This is a very trendy neighborhood that is located in the Sisli district and features the popular street called Abdi Ipekci, which has some of the most expensive shops that you will ever find in Turkey.
There are many boutiques for shopping as well as cafes by the roadside. It also features Art Nouveau architectural influences that can be found on some ancient buildings.
Bebek
Bebek is one of the best places to live in Istanbul as it is perfect for residential living. It is located in the popular district of Besiktas. It features local restaurants that serve fish dishes and overlooks the popular Bosphorus shores which offers stunning views.
Bebek is also one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Istanbul. You can get anything from medical services, transportation, expensive dining locations, and banking.
Kadikoy
If you like Asian culture, then Kadikoy is among the best places to live in Istanbul. It is located in the city centre and is close to Uskudar.
This emerging real estate location has various ferry links that can help you get to European Istanbul faster. The location is Istanbul’s educational stronghold and a majority of the students live in apartments.
This is why apartment living is very popular in Kadikoy. The cost of housing in Kadikoy is surprisingly very cheap.
Tarabya
Tarabya is among some of the secret surprises of Istanbul. There are various villas that are close to the seaside.
Tarabya is located in the famous Sariyer district and is very popular for its fish restaurants and nightclubs.
This location has two Yali houses that are a part of the most expensive housing in Turkey markets. It has a subway system that can take residents to any location in Istanbul.
Basaksehir
Basaksehir is about half an hour away from the new airport in Istanbul. This is among the new emerging locations in Istanbul.
The government have spent a lot of capital on the transportation facilities in this location. It is proximate to the famous TEM highway. The location features many infrastructure and vacant properties to be bought.
Bahcelievler
Bahcelievler is among the best places to live in Istanbul because of its green spaces. Its name means the “garden city” in Turkey.
This is an excellent area for family houses as it features great gardens and parks. Bahcelievler has decent road networks which makes it such a good commercial district in Istanbul.
It has big shopping malls and various health and medical centers. It is also close to the new airport in Istanbul.
Kagithane
This is a place that many local and foreign homebuyers will like to check out. Many homes for sale in Kagithane come at a good price per square metre.
Luckily, you will not have to compromise on quality houses when buying houses here because there are many urban mass development projects in this location.
Bomonti
Bomonti can be found around the Sisli district. It was named after a former beer factory. This location also has the famous Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts.
This is another region of Istanbul that has been developed with millions used to develop its infrastructure.
Bomonti offers very attractive houses with nice architectural designs. There are many tall towers in the location. Bomonti is 3 minutes away from the Bosphorus bridge.
