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Added by Jopie, at 26 September 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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20 Reviews
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22 April 2018
It has a vast array of spices and turkish sweets (locum) on sale. There is a popular store selling turkish coffee power just right outside one of its entrances. There are many small shops surrounding the bazaar so worth taking a walk in the area as well
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16 April 2018
The root of the bazaar language is based on the words Persian '' Jahar '' (four) and '' Su '' (side, street) The bazaar that is used to shop where the shops are located; in a busy place or in the center of a city suitable for shopping in a city, the streets and squares are covered with two sides turned into shops, covered or open. The bazaars that are located in various neighborhoods of the big cities are called the bazaars. The combination of the shops according to the type of the sold-out people has caused the names of the bazaars, the bazaars and the jewelry shops to be born. The long main streets and bazaars consisting of streets leading to it form the most active urban area of the city throughout the day.
Having a strategic location between East and West, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Istanbul has become one of the most vibrant trade centers in both Byzantine and Ottoman times. On the one hand, Balkans and Europe on the other hand, extending to the northern Mediterranean and the Arabian Peninsula, Istanbul was on the transit trade route. Commodities such as silk fabrics, spices, precious stones, textiles and carpets from East and Arabia are gathered in Istanbul to be taken to Europe.response / report this review -
15 April 2018
Recently renovated and restored, the building is beautiful. The overall feel of the place is touristy, with many tour groups rushing through to see the spices and buy their Turkish delights. While I enjoyed seeing the spices on display, and the architecture of the building, I enjoyed walking in the surrounding streets more.
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06 April 2018
A perfect spot for spice lovers and those who like to take colorful photos from bazaars. To me, the place was lovely when I first saw it but when I started walking, noticed that it's too touristic and not local anymore. As an Iranian visitor, I've been to many oriental spice bazaars in my home country with that real sense of local livelihood.
Misir Çarşisi is worth of a visit, but do not expect the atmosphere of a real oriental bazaar at all. As a tourist you'd like the place, as a traveler, I doubt it!response / report this review -
09 March 2018
As a tourist I recommend buying here instead of the Grand bazaar, you can find the same products with lower prices. And remember, you need to bargain and ask for better prices always.
This is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Built in 1597, it's the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. It has a total of 85 shops selling spices, Turkish delight and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts.response / report this review -
25 November 2017
A colorful and brilliant experience to simulate most of your senses. The smells, the tastes, the visuals. Vibrant! Full with tourists, one thing or another happening now and then.
You can find multiple combinations and interesting experimental flavors of Turkish delights. Hookahs, exotic spices, food, jewelry. When you step out nearby Bazaar there are food stalls to try different things out. It was a colorful walk through the market.
Just a watch out don't get intimated by the sellers who come on too strong trying to sell you stuff specially delights. Smile, and take your time, if the price seems reasonable go ahead.response / report this review -
24 November 2017
Busy, chaotic and packed with shoppers local and tourists. It's just my kind of place. Tons of shops selling spices, groceries and kitchen ware.
I can't tell you what half of this stuff is but I would buy the lot and try. It's a foodies heaven with smells that will awaken your senses. Be careful as such places are also frequented by pick pockets.
It was heaving when we got there and we had to fight through the crowd of shoppers. Tons of places selling street food to stop for a bite as well.
Loved it and despite the crowds would and spend a day here browsing and sampling. It's just my kind of place :-)response / report this review -
21 November 2017
Egyptian bazzar, this market specialized with spices, teas, Turkish delight.. it's a historical place.
I don't advice those people who are looking for a good prices to go there..response / report this review -
15 November 2017
You should visit this market if you are in Istanbul, smaller when compared to Grand Bazaar. But it's a must visit. There are lot of shops which sell Spices, Dry fruits, fishes and Turkish sweets (Turkish delight)
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08 October 2017
I love to shop here in the Spice bazaar compared to the Grand Bazaar. The market segment is smaller compared to Grand Bazaar. But it is so crowded especially on weekends. Please sharpen your bargain skill here. Nice market, nice people. All products and goods that being sell in Spice Bazaar is cheaper compared to Grand Bazaar. I really like it!
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01 October 2017
Good market, but you need to think before you ،Before buying, there are some shops whose prices are high without reason ??, the same goods can be bought for another place at a cheaper price
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21 September 2017
Nice market. Guarded by non-uniform police with guns and metal detector. A little bit scary but what they sell inside mostly turkeys delights and accessories. The building is surrounded by local market which provide more colorful and variety of local needs.
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11 August 2017
Just by the waterfront, Spice Market is all about food: Turkish delight, dried fruit, nuts, coffee, herbal teas, exotic spices, and saffron. Here you can see men doing their trade, women marching their ways through stalls… yeah old world…you won’t be able to see a single woman shop owner.
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13 July 2017
All things nice in Turkey is here. Spices, clothes, Turkish delights and tea, etc etc. I was definitely not gamed for shopping, so basically walking around to idle my time allocated in this bazaar. Anyway, with another shopping lined up in Grand Bazaar, in the next few days, I think most of my tour buddies didn't shop as well. We were told that Grand Bazaar should be where shopping should be. Yet to be known at this point in time, hopefully Grand Bazaar, as recommended by our tour guide will trigger us to shop.
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20 June 2017
Nice small market that is a lot smaller than grand bazaar. I loved the colours and smell of the spices. It's very evocative. I didn't buy anything but just a nice place to stroll around.
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06 February 2017
This is a fantastic market for those who love cooking. Lots n lots of varieties in ingredients. Beautiful colors all over.
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19 January 2017
Spice Bazaar, it's a love/hate relationship. I love to visit and use the 5 senses in the Spice shops. The hate is the aggressive sales people. But in a place that has so much competition, gold, silver, dishware it's a love/hate relationship.
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11 January 2017
Amazing to lose yourself in its corridors, don't stare too close to something you don't really want cause sellers will chase you till you do. You can bargain with mostly everything so don't be too naive to pay the first price they offer!
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28 December 2016
A smaller more manageable version of the Grand Bazaar. The old structure is well maintained. Although the name is "Spice Bazaar," you can practically find all the goods you find at the Grand Bazaar and in many cases with better prices. Don't miss the surrounding streets. You may find excellent deals and find charming old buildings.
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03 October 2016
The shopping area would be better if it was run by the owners. Turkish people are far more straightforward when it comes to pricing. The current sales mostly depends on bargaining, so they would start with their high price expecting you to bargain and if you don't you'll always lose. The bad side of such experience is that you have to spend some time to check the price of the same item in several shops before deciding who's giving you the best price. This can be fun experience for many but surely not for someone like me.
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