Where to exchange USD/EUR cash for Turkish lira in Istanbul (best exchange offices near Grand Bazaar, Laleli, Istiklal)?
Based on 2 discussions with 6 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
The best rates are usually found at exchange offices on Laleli street across from the Grand Bazaar and along Istiklal Avenue — rates run roughly 46-53 TRY per USD, so it's worth comparing a couple of spots before exchanging.
What the community said
An exchange office near the Grand Bazaar/Laleli area offered a rate close to bank rates — about 46.80 TRY per USD.
34 days ago ~46.80 TRY/USD, Laleli area
There are many exchange offices along Istiklal Avenue; one gave the best rate that day — 52.80 TRY per USD.
47 days ago 52.80 TRY/USD, Istiklal Avenue
On Laleli street directly across from the Grand Bazaar, an exchange office offered 46,350 TRY per USD — the best rate found over several days of checking.
61 days ago 46,350 TRY/USD, Laleli across from Grand Bazaar
After checking several exchange offices around the Grand Bazaar and Laleli, the best one was at coordinates 41°00'34.25"N 28°57'20.07"E — 46,200 TRY per USD and 53,500 TRY per EUR.
65 days ago 41°00'34.25"N 28°57'20.07"E, 46,200 TRY/USD