Istanbul Neighbourhoods and Real Estate





Istanbul, a city of layered history, comprises many distinct neighborhoods such as Sultanahmet, Cankurtaran, Süleymaniye, and others. Sultanahmet is one of the Istanbul neighborhoods, found in the district of Eminönü and close to the city’s historic centre. If you are looking into Istanbul real estate for sale in this area, you can buy a property of 125 sq. meters, with 4 rooms, for the price of $2,000,000. If you prefer to buy a flat in the Sultanahmet neighborhood, you can get one for the price of $1,200,000. You will get an apartment with 3 rooms and an area of 65 sq. meters in a concrete reinforced building. The apartment is found close to the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. If you are looking into Istanbul condos in this area but want to buy a less expensive place, you can find an apartment of 159 sq. meters, with 5 rooms, for the price of $370,000. You will get an apartment with a spacious living room of 35 sq. meters, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen, but no heating, close to the Sultanahmet Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Cankurtaran is a residential quarter found to the southeast of the Sultanahmet neighborhood. If you are looking for Istanbul real estate in this area, you can opt for a spacious apartment of 220 sq. meters for $7,500,000. You will get a luxurious, fully furnished apartment with 5 rooms, 1 bathroom, and 1 toilet.

Another option to look into is buying an apartment in the center of the city. You can find a spacious apartment of 130 sq. meters for just $256,000. You will get an apartment with 4 rooms and 1 bathroom, close to the Sultanahmet mosque and Topkapi Palace. If you prefer to buy a more luxurious apartment in the city centre, you can buy a spacious, 3-bedroom apartment in a small apartment complex for $1,290,000. You will get an apartment in a sought after district, in the heart of Istanbul and within 1 – 2 miles from the beach. The property is featured with a shared swimming pool. Another option is to buy a 3-bedroom apartment in superb location, just 100 meters from the beach and with sea views. You will get a fully furnished apartment with white goods included for the price of $1,440,000. If you prefer to buy a villa in the centre of Istanbul, you can find a 12-bedroom property for the price of $2,690,000. The villa is found just 200 meters from the beach.

Another area to look for Istanbul properties is Arnavutköy, which is a historic neighborhood, famous for the prestigious Robert College and its fish restaurants and wooden Ottoman mansions. In this area, you can find a 4-bedroom penthouse with 2 living rooms and 3 bathrooms. The property is found just 50 meters from the beach and will cost you around $1,640,000. If Taxim square is your preferred location, you can look into a 4-bedroom penthouse priced at $724,000. For this price, you will get a property with magnificent Bosporus views and an optional swimming pool. The property is found just 500 meters from the beach. If you would rather buy an apartment in this area, you will find out that prices are about the same. You can get a 1-bedroom apartment with a sea view for around $940,000. The apartment is featured with special interior design but no swimming pool and is found within 300 meters from the beach. For the price of $576,000, you can buy a 3-bedroom apartment found just 200 meters away from Taxim square. The apartment is featured with a spacious dining room and living room and an open plan kitchen.