Which neighborhood in Istanbul is best to stay in for easy transport to downtown and both airports?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Best picks are Kadıköy (Asian side) and Bakırköy (European side): close to metro, ferries and the Marmaray line, 15-20 min to downtown, with bus connections to both airports.
What the community said
A hotel on the Asian side with a waterfront view — 20-minute ferry to downtown, with metro, Marmaray and buses to both airports nearby.
15 days ago Asian side, 20-min ferry
For a longer stay, consider Sirkeci or areas along the Marmara Sea coast — there are promenades, beaches, and cheaper food than in the tourist center. It's about a 20-minute Marmaray ride to downtown; good areas near this line include Bakırköy (European side) and Kadıköy (Asian side).
23 days ago Sirkeci / Bakırköy / Kadıköy
Kadıköy on the Asian side is convenient because ferries to downtown run every 15 minutes, and the ferry pier is close to the metro and buses to both airports. The Marmaray station is about a 20-minute walk from the ferry pier.
30 days ago Kadıköy, ferries every 15 min