Kartal is in Anatolian side of Istanbul, across Marmara Sea. It’s one of the most populous Istanbul districts and is where İstanbul Anadolu Courthouse, one of the two major courthouses in the city, is located.
With increasing amount of real estates and workplaces built in Kartal, it also holds a significant value across the city as a business and real estate spot.
Population: 470.626 (TÜİK 2019)
Area: 48 square kilometer
University campuses in Kartal:
Gedik University Campuses
Suleyman Sah University Hayriye Dumankaya Campus
Kartal is …
15 min away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
75-80 km away from Istanbul Airport
25 – 30 km away from Taksim Square
22.1 km away from Sultan Ahmet Square
21 – 25 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Kartal
Kartal is home for two of the biggest full-fledged state-owned hospitals in the city of Istanbul.
1)Kartal Dr Lüfti Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
2)Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital
It is also where many full fledged hospitals such as Özel Birlik Hospital, Vera Hospital, Kartal Kızılay Hospital are located
Şişli is located in European side of Istanbul and is a center for many things including bureaucracy, shopping, cultural life and business centres. The district is home to many business centres and head offices. Also it’s a very central district as for its location in the city and it’s easy to go from Sisli to anywhere in the city using different means of public transportation.
Istanbul Çağlayan Courthouse, one of the two major courthouses in the city, is located in Şişli.
Population: 279, 817 (TÜİK 2019)
Area: 10,62 square kilometer
University Campuses in Şişli
Marmara University,
İstanbul Bilgi University,
Beykent University
Halic University,
Nisantasi University,
and Okan University have campuses located in Sisli.
Şişli is…
40 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
43 km away from Istanbul Airport
4 km away from Taksim Square
12 – 17 km away from Sultan Ahmet Square
5 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Şişli
Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,
Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital (full-fledged)
Üsküdar is located in Asian side of Istanbul, on the one end of the Bosphorus Bridge. It’s an ancient district that has many historical mosques, monuments. It has also modern buildings, offices in places like Altunizade. From Uskudar, it’s very easy to go to the surrounding districts and also to the European side.
Population: 531,825 (TÜİK 2019)
Area: 58 square kilometer
University Campuses in Üsküdar
Ozyegin University
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University,
Uskudar University have campuses located in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar is…
37 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
45-50 km away from Istanbul Airport
14 km away from Taksim Square
17 km away from Sultan Ahmet Square
4,3 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Üsküdar
Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Disease Training and Research Hospital
Başkent University Istanbul Application Research Center
Kadıköy is located in Asian side of Istanbul. The district has many historical sites dating back to Ottoman Era. Kadıköy is a rising real estate district and a business centre too.
Whole district is also a touristic place and is frequented by tourists often. Moreover, many mainroads and transportation lines connect themselves through Kadıköy as it’s a very central location.
Area: 25,2 square kilometer
Population: 482.713 (TÜİK 2019)
University Campuses in Kadıköy
Marmara University,
İstanbul Medeniyet University,
Bahçeşehir University,
Okan University,
Doğuş University have campuses located in Kadıköy.
Kadıköy is…
30-35 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
51,3 km away from Istanbul Airport
17 km away from Taksim Square
17 km away from Sultan Ahmet Square
9 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Kadıköy
Erenkoy Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital
Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Polyclinic
Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital
Küçükçekmece is in European side. The district is connected with TEM and D100(E5) Highways and is also close to the connecting spots of Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge. It’s also an ever-rising real estate region with its areas such as Halkalı, Atakent which are popular among real estate buyers.
Area: 127 square kilometer
Population: 792.821 (2019)
University Campuses in Küçükçekmece
İstanbul Aydın University
İstanbul Arel University
İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
Marmara University
Kültür University have campuses in Kücükcekmece.
Küçükçekmece is…
69 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
39 km away from Istanbul Airport
28,2 km away from Taksim Square
24 km away from Sultanahmet Square
31 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Kücükcekmece
Doğan Hospital
Rumeli Private Hospital
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Cardiothoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Vera Private Medical Center
Beylikdüzü, located in the Westest point of Istanbul, is in European side. With metrobus station at Beylikdüzü, it’s now easy to reach the district.The district has also direct connection to TEM highway which connects it to the European countries. With all that said, Beylikdüzü as a district holds a terrific real estate value.
In Beylikdüzü, there are lots of greenery for inhabitants and it’s above the average of the city. The economy of the district is based on commercial and industrial activities as there are many organized industrial zones located in Beylikdüzü.
Area: 360 square kilometer
Population: 352.412 (TÜİK 2019)
University Campuses in Beylikdüzü
Beykent University,
Ibn Alnafis University For Science and Technology,
Gelişim University have campuses in Beylikdüzü.
Beylikdüzü is…
76 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
54 km away from Istanbul Airport
39 km away from Taksim Square
35 km away from Sultan Ahmet Square
40 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Beylikdüzü
Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital,
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Acıbadem Beylikdüzü Surgical Medical Center
Maslak is a neighbourhood within Sarıyer district, located in European side. It’s a small but a noteworthy district as it includes the head offices of many national and international companies, business centres and even universities within. For being a business centre for many companies in the city, it’s a very busy district with a huge traffic jam during working hours.
It’s easy to reach Maslak within Istanbul by Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro line.
Population: 10.185 (2019)
University Campuses in Maslak
İstanbul Technical University
MEF University
Nisantasi University
Isik University
Yildiz Technical University
Beykent University have all campuses in Maslak.
Maslak is…
46,4 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
34 km away from Istanbul Airport
11,5 km away from Taksim Square
15,2 km away from Sultanahmet Square
8 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Maslak
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital
İstinye State Hospital Ayazağa District Polyclinic
Beşiktaş is located in European side, at the meeting point of Bosphorus Bridge and FSM Bridge. Many state offices, consulates, most of the universities within the city are located in Besiktas.
Besiktas also serves as a financial center as many finance companies are located in Besiktas. Areas within Besiktas such as Levent, Gayrettepe has been continuedly so popular among real estate buyers, hence the district holds a real-estate-wise value in the city.
The district also has many historical monuments such as Ihlamur Kasrı, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Palace.
Area: 46 square kilometer
Population: 182.649 (2019)
University Campuses in Besiktas
Bogazici University
Bahçeşehir University
Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul Technical University
Galatasaray University
Beykent University
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University have all campuses in Besiktas.
Besiktas is…
38,6 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
39 km away from Istanbul Airport
2,8 km away from Taksim Square
6,5 km away from Sultanahmet Square
2,8 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Besiktas
Baltalimanı Osteopathic Training and Research Hospital Levent District Polyclinic
Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
Başakşehir is located in European side. It’s connected with TEM highway. Also with railways provided in the city, Basaksehir is now connected through whole city.
Moreover, Basaksehir is a rising real estate district and has been an exclusive option for buyers.
In Basaksehir, you can see plenty of industrial plants. With the district being one of the two districts where Ikıtelli Organized Industrial Zone is located in, the area holds a significant industrial value for overall the city.
The district is also in the vicinity of many national and international companies, institutions, technical universities, technoparks in the city and the surroundings of it.
Area: 104,33 square kilometer
Population: 460.259 (2019)
University Campuses in Basaksehir
İbn Haldun University has campus in Basaksehir.
Basaksehir is…
66 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
28 km away from İstanbul Airport
25 km away from Taksim Square
22 km away from Sultanahmet Square
29 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Important Hospitals in Basaksehir
Basaksehir State Hospital
Basaksehir Medical Center
Esenyurt is the most populous Istanbul district and is on European side of the city. Esenyurt, located pretty far from the centre of the city, has been seeing an increase in housing estates built within the area for the last 10 years. The district has a cosmopolite character as it has inhabitants coming from all 81 cities of Turkey.
Economy of the district overwhelmingly depends on real estate sector and industrial activites executed by industrial plants within the area.
Area: 27,7 square kilometer
Population: 954.579 (2019)
University Campuses in Esenyurt
Istanbul Esenyurt University
Important Hospitals in Esenyurt
Doğa Hospital
Esenyurt State Hospital
Reyap Hospital Istanbul
Esenyurt is…
76 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
42 km away from Istanbul Airport
35 km away from Taksim Square
32 km away from Sultanahmet Square
37,5 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Pendik district is located on Asian side. It’s also central station of High-speed Train in Asian side and has connection to Istanbul and outside cities through railways, sea and air transportation. Plus it’s where Sabiha Gokcen Airport is located, one of two airports of Istanbul.
The district’s economy is dependent on industrial, tourism, commercial and even agricultural activites. It’s also one of the districts where real estate sales has seen a boom.
Area: 278 square kilometer
Population: 711.894 (2019)
University Campuses in Pendik
Gedik University
International Balkan University have campuses in Pendik.
Important Hospitals in Pendik
Private Pendik Sifa Hospital
Pendik State Hospital
Private Pendik Bölge Hospital
Veni Vidi Eye Health Centre
Pendik is…
9 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
72 km away from Istanbul Airport
35,6 km away from Taksim Square
35 km away from Sultanahmet Square
27,5 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Maltepe is a district in Asian side. It’s connected with railroads and is close to Kadıköy district. Its economy is dependent on service sector, public sector and so on.
Recently for the last 6-7 years the district has seen an increase in real estate investments in the area and real estate sales related to that.
Area: 278 square kilometer
Population: 513.316 (2019)
University Campuses in Maltepe
Maltepe University
Istanbul Ticaret University
Marmara University have campuses in Maltepe.
Important Hospitals in Maltepe
Maltepe University Medical Faculty Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul Occupational Diseases Hospital
Maltepe State Hospital
Maltepe is…
27 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
62 km away from Istanbul Airport
27,2 km away from Taksim Square
26,5 km away from Sultanahmet Square
19,6 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Ataşehir is a district in Asian side. The district is flooded with residences, housing projects by real estate companies. It’s also home for many malls such as Carrefour, Palladium, Optimum, Brandium and towers like Metropol Istanbul.
Area: 25,84 square kilometer
Population: 425.094 (2019)
University Campuses in Atasehir
Acıbadem University
Yeditepe University
Fenerbahce University have campuses in Atasehir.
Important Hospitals in Atasehir
Memorial Atasehir Hospital
Private Atasehir Hospital
Atasehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Avicenna Hospital Ataşehir
Atasehir is…
24,3 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
54,2 km away from Istanbul Airport
21,3 km away from Taksim Square
20 km away from Sultanahmet Square
13 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Büyükçekmece is a district in European side of the city. It’s a central location that has many commercial, industrial, educational entities within.
Büyükçekmece is also home to Atatürk Cultural Centre and Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, one of the most important cultural and commercial centers of the city.
Area: 360 square kilometer
Population: 254.103 (2019)
University Campuses in Büyükcekmece
Istanbul University
Beykent University
Istanbul Aydin University have campuses in Büyükcekmece.
Important Hospitals in Büyükcekmece
Büyükcekmece Mimar Sinan State Hospital
Private Medicell Medical Center
TC Health Ministry Büyükcekmece Oral And Dental Health Center
Büyükcekmece is…
96 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
45 km away from Istanbul Airport
56,5 km away from Taksim Square
52 km away from Sultanahmet Square
57 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Beyoğlu is a district in European side. With İstiklal Avenue, Pera, Cihangir being within the borders of the district, the district is small but a very dynamic tourist attraction with lots of historical sites, cafes, shops. Beyoglu has famous shopping center Istiklal Avenue which is one of the busiest avenues around the world, hence its economy heavily depends on tourism and commerce.
Also for the last couple of years, Beyoğlu has been one of the top places where real estate sales had a boom.
Area: 8,76 square kilometer
Population: 233.323 (2019)
University Campuses in Beyoglu
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul Kent University
Istanbul Ticaret University
Istanbul Bilgi University
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University have all campuses in Beyoglu.
Important Hospitals in Beyoglu
Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Beyoğlu Training and Research Eye Hospital
Private Austrian St. Georges Hospital
Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital
Beyoğlu is…
44 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
36,6 km away from Istanbul Airport
1,5 km away from Taksim Square
7 km away from Sultanahmet Square
8,3 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Ümraniye is the most populous district of the Asian side. The district has some of the biggest mals within, such as Ümraniye Çarşı, Meydan AVM (IKEA). Ümraniye’s economy depend heavily on real estate sales and housing and commercial activities.
Area: 58 square kilometer
Population: 710.280 (2019)
University Campuses in Umraniye
Istanbul 29 Mayıs University
Uskudar University has campuses in Umraniye.
Important Hospitals in Umraniye
Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hastanesi
Hisar Hospital Çamlıca
Ümraniye is…
31 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
50 km away from Istanbul Airport
15 km away from Taksim Square
19 km away from Sultanahmet Square
7 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Tuzla is a district in Asian side of Istanbul. It’s home to many shipyards in the city because of its seafronting location. Viaport Marina which is positioned as a semi-island mall is one of the most important malls the district has. Its proximity to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (in Pendik) makes this district relatively easier to reach.
Its economy is mostly dependent on industrial and commercial activites.
Area: 201 square kilometer
Population: 267.400 (2019)
University Campuses in Tuzla
Istanbul Okan University
Sabancı University
Istanbul Technical University
Milli Savunma University
İstanbul Medeniyet University
Piri Reis University have campuses in Tuzla.
Important Hospitals in Tuzla
Tuzla State Hospital
Yavuz Selim State Hospital
Tuzla Thermal Facility
Private Mercan Hospital
Tuzla is…
7,7 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
76,6 km away from İstanbul Airport
43,6 km away from Taksim Square
45,3 km away from Sultanahmet Square
35,6 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Kağıthane is a district in European side. Its proximity to central places like Levent, Maslak, Şişli, Beşiktaş earns this district significant value.
It’s connected through railroads and is in a central location within the city, being an important centre of business and living space for many Istanbul people.
Kağıthane’s economy is hugely dependent on housing projects and business activities.
Area: 23 square kilometer
Population: 448.025 (2019)
University Campuses in Kağıthane
Nisantasi University
Halic University have campuses in Kağıthane.
Important Hospitals in Kağıthane
Kağıthane State Hospital
Derindere Hospital
Avicenna Hospital
Özel Levent Hospital
Kağıthane is…
43 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
33 km away from Istanbul Airport
8,9 km away from Taksim Square
11,7 km away from Sultanahmet Square
6,7 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
It’s a noteworthy neighbourhood of Beşiktaş, located in European side. Eventhough it’s not populous, it’s frequented significantly by people who work there during working hours, especially white collar employees. It’s an important centre for doing business and has an ever-rising real estate value with all the housing projects and major malls it includes.
Population: 3.045 (2019)
Important Hospitals in Levent
SSK Levent Dispensary
Dünyagöz Levent Office
Medest Polyclinic
Boylam Psychiatric Hospital
Levent is…
40 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
35,6 km away from Istanbul Airport
8 km away from Taksim Square
11,6 km away from Sultanahmet Square
4,5 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
Bahçelievler is a district in European side. It’s home to many universities, cultural centres and a big real estate sector. It has many big malls some of which are MetroPort AVM, StarCity Outlet, Metro Cash&Carry Merter. The offices of many media outlets are also located within the district, such as TGRT Haber, Zaman Gazetesi, Türkiye Gazetesi.
To sum up, Bahcelievler is an important business and real estate centre.
Area: 16,7 square kilometer
Population: 611.059 (2019)
University Campuses in Bahçelievler
Aydın University
Kultur University
Kadir Has University
Okan University have campuses in Bahcelievler.
Important Hospitals in Bahcelievler
Bahcelievler State Hospital
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Vital Hospital
İstanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Research and Training Hospital
Bahcelievler is…
58,5 km away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport
38,7 km away from Istanbul Airport
21 km away from Taksim Square
17,3 km away from Sultanahmet Square
23 km away from Bosphorus Bridge
