In Sarıyer
16 places · narrow by district and visit style
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Belgrad Forest
A mixed deciduous forest with centuries-old reservoirs, named after a Serbian village settled here in 1521. Perfect for walks and picnics.
Emirgan Park
One of Istanbul's largest parks, right on the Bosphorus shore, filled with old trees, winding paths, and a famous tulip display each April.
Garipçe
A drowsy fishing village at the mouth of the Bosphorus where the water turns to the Black Sea, with ruined castle walls and unpretentious fish restaurants right at the shoreline.
İstinye
A relaxed Bosphorus bay in Sarıyer with a shady park, ferry pier and seafood restaurants right by the water. Perfect for a lazy afternoon watching ships glide past.
İstinye Park
A large shopping centre in İstinye with nearly 300 stores, split between an indoor mall and an open-air section built around a central park. Handy for a relaxed meal or a break from sightseeing.
Kilyos Beach
Kilyos is Istanbul's go-to Black Sea beach town. Public sands are free, but beach clubs offer loungers and shade in summer.
Kireçburnu
A quiet Bosphorus-side neighbourhood in Sarıyer with waterfront benches, a small ferry pier, and local tea houses.
Maslak
Istanbul's northern business district with its glass high-rises and metro stop. A quick look at the city's corporate skyline.
Rumeli Feneri
A quiet fishing village at the Black Sea's edge, with an old lighthouse, Genoese castle ruins, and views of the Bosphorus meeting the sea.
Sarıyer
A sprawling district on the upper Bosphorus where locals go for fresh fish at the market and long walks by the water. It’s also the jump-off point for buses to Belgrad Forest and Rumelifeneri.
Tarabya Bay
A horseshoe bay along the upper Bosphorus lined with fish restaurants and a yacht harbor. Great for an evening walk.
Uskumruköy
A residential neighbourhood north of Belgrad Forest, Uskumruköy offers a quiet escape with easy access to Istanbul's favourite forest recreation spots.
Yeniköy
A quiet Bosphorus neighborhood lined with impressive wooden yalıs, perfect for a scenic waterside walk between İstinye and Tarabya.
Atatürk Arboretum
A quiet escape in Bahçeköy, this arboretum houses thousands of tree species along forested trails and small lakes, especially colorful in fall.
