Kadıköy Market, Istanbul, usually refers to Kadıköy Çarşı, a network of shopping streets behind the ferry piers in the central Osmanağa and Caferağa neighborhoods. From Şişli, plan your outing around the market area you mean: the central streets are different from the weekly markets in Hasanpaşa, which take place on Tuesday and Friday.
- Central market: Kadıköy Çarşı, behind the ferry piers.
- Weekly markets: two separately listed Hasanpaşa markets have Tuesday and Friday market days.
- Ferry routes: Kadıköy connects by ferry with Karaköy, Eminönü, Beşiktaş, Kabataş and Haliç.
- Hotel starting point: Osmanbey station is about a 6-minute walk from a hotel in Şişli.
What to find around Kadıköy Market
Kadıköy Çarşı is a group of market streets in central Kadıköy, not the name of an administrative neighborhood. Its shops include fishmongers, cheese shops, olive counters and confectioners, making the area a place to browse a mix of food businesses.
Muvakkithane Street and Güneşlibahçe are two areas to explore. The market-area guide also points to Aya Efimia and Surp Takavor churches. From the Çarşı streets, you can continue toward Altıyol or head toward the waterfront.
Keep the name distinction in mind when planning: the weekly Kadıköy Tuesday Market is in Hasanpaşa, not the central Çarşı. Kadıköy Municipality gives the address for Kadıköy Tarihi Salı Pazarı as Uzunçayır Caddesi No:32; both it and the separate İBB Kapalı Pazar Alanı-Salı Pazarı are in Hasanpaşa.
How do you get from Şişli to Kadıköy?
Start by making your way from Şişli to a ferry departure point or another suitable connection; the ferry routes serving Kadıköy include Kadıköy–Karaköy–Eminönü, Kadıköy–Beşiktaş, Kadıköy–Kabataş and Kadıköy–Haliç. The crossing you choose depends on where you are coming from and where you want to continue afterward.
Osmanbey station is about a 6-minute walk from Halifaks Hotel, a hotel in Şişli. If you are planning the wider cross-city journey, this guide to Istanbul metro and transit from Osmanbey can help with the starting point; confirm your onward connections for your trip.
Once you reach the Kadıköy ferry piers, the central Çarşı streets are behind them. The Hasanpaşa weekly markets are a separate destination from those central shopping streets.
Market hours and the best time to go
The Hasanpaşa weekly markets take place on Tuesday and Friday. Those days apply to both Kadıköy Tarihi Salı Pazarı and İBB Kapalı Pazar Alanı-Salı Pazarı. Check which market you intend to visit before setting out, since the names and locations are easy to confuse.
The market-day details do not include opening hours. For current schedules and practical details, check the official site before you go, including Kadıköy Municipality’s information for the Hasanpaşa markets.
Adding the waterfront to your visit
The central market streets lead toward Altıyol on one side and the waterfront on the other. Browse the Çarşı streets first, then continue toward the piers, or walk inland from the waterfront into the market area.
Ferries link Kadıköy with several points on the other side of the city, including Karaköy, Eminönü, Beşiktaş and Kabataş. If you want to make the outing part of a broader itinerary, the Istanbul in a day from Şişli route offers a separate way to think about arranging a day across the city.
FAQs
Is Kadıköy Çarşı the same as the Kadıköy Tuesday Market?
No. Kadıköy Çarşı is the central network of shopping streets behind the ferry piers; the weekly Kadıköy Tuesday Market is in Hasanpaşa.
Which days are the Hasanpaşa markets held?
Both Kadıköy Tarihi Salı Pazarı and İBB Kapalı Pazar Alanı-Salı Pazarı have market days on Tuesday and Friday.
Which ferry routes serve Kadıköy?
Routes connect Kadıköy with Karaköy, Eminönü, Beşiktaş, Kabataş and Haliç. Check the ferry operator’s current details when planning your crossing.