Arnavutköy, Istanbul

Name: Arnavutköy
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#363 among attractions in Istanbul

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Arnavutköy is a historic neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey renowned for its wooden Ottoman mansions and seafood restaurants, as well as the campus of the prestigious Robert College with its historic buildings. It is part of the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, and is located between Ortaköy and Bebek on the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait. ()

Local name: Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş Coordinates: 41°4'6"N, 29°2'28"E

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Beşiktaş (Arnavutköy)Istanbul Turkey

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Nearby attractions include: Rumelihisarı, Akmerkez, Adile Sultan Sarayı, Küçüksu Pavilion.

1.4 miNE
Ancient fortress with panoramic views
Rumelihisarı, Istanbul
35 min walk • Perched on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the imposing Rumelihisarı stands as a testament to the city's rich history. This formidable fortress, also known as Rumelian Castle or Roumeli Hissar Castle, was constructed swiftly between...
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Akmerkez, Istanbul
24 min walk • Nestled in the upscale district of Etiler in Istanbul, Turkey, Akmerkez is a renowned shopping center that has become a symbol of luxury and elegance within the city. This distinguished mall, opened in 1993, has since been a beacon for both local and international...
0.9 miE
Sarkis Balyan, Palace, Historical place
Adile Sultan Sarayı, Istanbul
24 min walk • Perched on the hills of Istanbul, with a commanding view of the Bosphorus, stands the Adile Sultan Sarayı, a palace steeped in history and elegance. This Ottoman-era palace, named after the Ottoman princess Adile Sultan, serves as a testament to the grandeur of...
1.4 miNE
Historic sultan's palace
Küçüksu Pavilion, Istanbul
37 min walk • Nestled on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the Küçüksu Pavilion stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of Ottoman architecture. This charming palace, also known as Küçüksu Palace or Göksu Pavilion, was built in the...
0.5 miN
Mosque, Park, Playground
Bebek Parkı, Istanbul
14 min walk • Bebek Mosque, officially Hümayûn-u Âbad Mosque is a 1913-built mosque located in Bebek neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey.
1.2 miNE
Cemetery
Aşiyan Asri Cemetery, Istanbul
32 min walk • The Aşiyan Asri Cemetery is a burial ground situated on Aşiyan between the Bebek and Rumelihisarı neighborhoods of the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. Many renowned intellectuals, writers and artists rest in this small cemetery, which has a panoramic view of the Bosporus.
1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Aşiyan Museum, Istanbul
33 min walk • Aşiyan Museum is the house of famous Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret at Aşiyan neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul. It was built in 1906 and later in 1945 converted to a museum. The museum is owned by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
1.2 miSE
Palace
Vahdettin Pavilion, Istanbul
32 min walk • Vahdettin Pavilion, a.k.a. Çengelköy Pavilion is the name of a rebuilt structure in Çengelköy neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also the name of a historical timber mansion which stood at the same location. The original pavilion was used by the then Ottoman şehzade Mehmed Vahdettin.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Ulus Ashkenazi Jewish Cemetery, Istanbul
19 min walk • The Ulus Ashkenazi Jewish Cemetery is a burial ground of the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Istanbul, Turkey. However, it is also used today for Sephardi burials due to overpopulation of the nearby Ulus Sephardi Jewish Cemetery, which is about 500 m north of the Ashkenazi Jewish Cemetery on the same street.
1.1 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Kandilli Observatory, Istanbul
30 min walk • Kandilli Observatory, or more formally Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute is a Turkish observatory, which is also specialized on earthquake research.
1 miE
Museum
Kandilli Earthquake Museum, Istanbul
27 min walk • Kandilli Earthquake Museum, or more formally Museum of Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institut, is a museum devoted mainly to seismology and earthquake science in Turkey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arnavutköy?

Nearby attractions include Bebek Parkı, Istanbul (14 min walk), Kuruçeşme, Istanbul (14 min walk), Bosporus overhead line crossings, Istanbul (18 min walk), Ulus Ashkenazi Jewish Cemetery, Istanbul (19 min walk).

How to get to Arnavutköy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arnavutköy:

Bus

Bebek (15 min walk)
Ulus Mahallesi • Lines: Dt2 (15 min walk)

Metro

Etiler • Lines: M6 (26 min walk)
Nispetiye • Lines: M6 (28 min walk)