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Etiler

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Etiler

Etiler works well as a base: 2km from Bosphorus Strait.

Etiler is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 11,258, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Etiler sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Etiler to your route.

About Etiler

Etiler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Beşiktaş, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 11,258 (2022). It is on the European side of Istanbul, close to the business quarters of Levent and Maslak. Etiler is famous for its upmarket cafés, pubs, night clubs, restaurants, gyms, coiffeurs,

Read more fashion shops and shopping malls, such as Akmerkez. It is a favourite area among Istanbul's elite. The quarter also has many villas and private residences. The name Etiler is an older name in Turkish for the Hittites, as it was fashionable in the early years of the Turkish Republic to give the names of ancient Anatolian civilizations to the new districts of Istanbul. A similar example is the neighbouring quarter of Akatlar, which means Akkads, another ancient civilization from the history of Anatolia.

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Where is Etiler located?

Etiler is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0843 latitude, 29.0359 longitude.

What is the population of Etiler?

Etiler has a population of approximately 11,258 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
11,258
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.0843, 29.0359

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Etiler

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

2 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9 km · about 15 min 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

10 km · about 20 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

Driving roads near Etiler

  • Right hereBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • Right here15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 54 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 Etiler.

Bebek

🇹🇷 Turkey

1 km awayPop. 5,464

Levent

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km awayPop. 2,911

Arnavutköy

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km away

Anadoluhisarı

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km awayPop. 2,612

Kuruçeşme

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km awayPop. 2,846

Maslak

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km awayPop. 12,260

İstinye

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km awayPop. 15,721

Kanlıca

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km away

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