PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
B
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Bağcılar
AsiaTurkey

Bağcılar

Turkey · Asia

About Bağcılar

Bağcılar works well as a base: 5 minutes from Merter Keresteciler, 8km from Balat & Fener.

Bağcılar is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bağcılar sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bağcılar to your route.

About Bağcılar

Bağcılar is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 23 km2, and its population is 740,069 (2022). It is located on the European side of Istanbul, near the city centre, just north of Bahçelievler, between the two major ring roads, TEM and D100 (formerly E5). The district is the fourth most

Read more populous in the Istanbul Municipality. Bağcılar developed rapidly between the 1970s and 1990s and is primarily residential in nature. The neighborhood is served by the Istanbul Metro and the T1 line of the Istanbul Tram. The mayor is Yasin Yıldız from the Justice and Development Party, elected in January 2025.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Bağcılar

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Bağcılar.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Bağcılar.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Bağcılar?

Bağcılar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Bağcılar?

Plan your road trip to Bağcılar with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Bağcılar as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Bağcılar located?

Bağcılar is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0390 latitude, 28.8567 longitude.

What is the population of Bağcılar?

Bağcılar has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Bağcılar as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Bağcılar. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Coordinates
41.0390, 28.8567

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Turkey

Tags

AsiaTurkeyTown

Worth the detour from Bağcılar

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pierre Loti Kahvesi

A hilltop coffeehouse above Eyüp cemetery with the best view down the Golden Horn, named for the French novelist who drank here in the 1870s while writing Aziyadé. A cable car climbs to it from the waterfront.

7 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Balat & Fener

Steep cobbled lanes of tall narrow houses painted in blocks of colour on the Golden Horn, the old Jewish and Greek Orthodox quarters of Istanbul. The red-brick Phanar Greek College looms over the rooftops.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets, a sensory overload of commerce since 1461.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hagia Sophia

An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bağcılar

  • Right here15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 17 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • 64 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bağcılar.

Esenler

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km awayPop. 520,235

Mahmutbey

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km away

Merter Keresteciler

🇹🇷 Turkey

4 km awayPop. 50,000

Bahçelievler

🇹🇷 Turkey

4 km awayPop. 576,799

Güngören Merter

🇹🇷 Turkey

4 km away

Zeytinburnu

🇹🇷 Turkey

6 km awayPop. 288,743

Sultangazi

🇹🇷 Turkey

8 km awayPop. 436,935

Istanbul

🇹🇷 Turkey

8 km awayPop. 15,701,602

Plan a trip around Bağcılar

Asia road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Bağcılar

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence