Where to Stay in Bakirkoy, Istanbul: Area and Apartment Guide

Where you stay in Bakırköy (Bakirkoy) is shaped by the place you will visit most during the day: if you plan to use public transport to reach the city, staying within walking distance of Marmaray Bakırköy station makes things easier; for shopping and eating out, stay within walking distance of Bakırköy Freedom Square (Özgürlük Meydanı). Your party size decides the apartment type: Studio apartment (1+0) for 1–2 people, One-bedroom apartment (1+1) for 2–3 people, and Two-bedroom apartment (2+1) for 4–5 people.

In this guide, we first cover the main points in and around Bakırköy, then how to choose a location around them, and finally how to choose an apartment. The sample times are measured from our address in Zeytinlik (Fazılpaşa Sokak No:4).

Which areas around Bakırköy stand out, and for what?

• Bakırköy Freedom Square (Özgürlük Meydanı) and İstanbul Caddesi: The centre of the district. The pedestrian shopping street, market, cafés and restaurants are here.
• Zeytinlik: Right next to the centre; Capacity shopping mall and Marmaray Bakırköy station are within walking distance.
• The seafront: A long coastline with a walking and cycling path. The İDO ferry pier, where sea buses leave for Yalova and Bursa, is also here.
• İncirli: The Bakırköy stops for the Metrobus and M1A metro are here.
• Ataköy: Ataköy Marina, Galleria AVM and Sinan Erdem Dome are in this area.
• Yeşilköy and Florya: Istanbul Expo Center (IFM, Yeşilköy) is in Yeşilköy; Istanbul Aquarium (Florya) and Florya beach are in Florya.

Which point should you stay near, based on your purpose?

The table below shows the key point for common trip purposes and how long it takes to get there from Zeytinlik.

As the table shows, most everyday errands can be done on foot from an address close to the centre. For farther points such as the expo center, aquarium or arena, you can travel by Marmaray, M1A or car. If your trip has more than one stop, staying within walking distance of the rail system gives you the most flexibility.

What should you check when choosing a location?

1. Walking time to the station: Include the distance you will walk with luggage. If you go into the city and back every day, an 8-minute walk to the station is a big help.
2. The evening return: If you will return from the city centre in the evening, choose a short route from the station to the address and check the last departure times on the current timetable.
3. Everyday needs: Having a market, pharmacy, café and restaurant nearby makes life easier, especially on a longer stay.
4. Your main goal: If you have one main goal (expo, hospital, arena), ask for the travel time there in minutes; a concrete time tells you much more than the word “near”.
5. The building: If you are arriving with luggage, a stroller or an older relative, a building with a lift is a big help; security cameras add extra reassurance.

Which apartment suits you?

After choosing the location, the second decision is the apartment type. All three apartments at our address have their own kitchen, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi; you choose based on your party size and length of stay:

If you are curious about the general differences between hotels, guesthouses and apartments, see our accommodation types comparison. The apartment features are on the apartments page.

Short summary

When choosing where to stay in Bakırköy, first decide where you will go most during the day, then how many people you are and how many nights you will stay. Our building with a lift and security cameras in Zeytinlik is 8 minutes’ walk from Marmaray and 6 minutes from Bakırköy Freedom Square (Özgürlük Meydanı); you can find all distances on the location page. Just tell us your dates and number of guests; we will let you know the suitable apartment and current price right away: 0532 655 43 32.

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