Where to buy cheap alcohol (beer, wine) in Istanbul?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Alcohol in tourist areas like the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet is overpriced (Efes beer from 154 TRY) — it's cheaper to buy in regular supermarkets outside tourist zones or shops near your hotel.
What the community said
Shops near hotels (outside tourist zones) often sell decent-quality alcohol, including local drinks — worth checking selection and prices there before buying in the center.
3 days ago Shop near hotel
In Sultanahmet, alcohol prices are inflated — a bottle of Efes beer can cost around 154 TRY, noticeably more than in regular stores outside the tourist area.
8 days ago Efes ~154 TRY (Sultanahmet)
Buying alcohol (like champagne) at the Grand Bazaar isn't worth it — prices there are tourist-inflated, cheaper to find a regular supermarket outside the bazaar area.
19 days ago Grand Bazaar — overpriced