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Shopping & more
Shopping Malls (Alışveriş merkezi – AVM):
In Alsancak area:
In Alsancak area:
- Konak Pier: Atatürk caddesi No:19, Konak. Tel:(0232) 489 1004. Designed by Gustave Eiffel. Very nice Pier in the city with many restaurants with terraces. They also have cinemas (cinemaximum) and a big Beymen shop.
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In Bornova area:
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In Bayraklı area:
In Karşıyaka area:
In Balçova area:
In Gaziemir area:
In Kemeraltı area:
Please see at the bottom of this page.
In Manisa:
Shops in general:
There are all kinds of stores in Izmir as Zara, Mango, Lacoste, Guess, Max Mara, Marks & Spencer etc ..mainly you will find them in Alsancak area
Known Turkish brands are:
Women: Beymen, Vakko, Ipekyol, Network, Tüzün, Derishow, Derimod, Yargici
Men: Beymen, Kigili, Vakko, Sarar, Koray
Youth: Koton, Mavi, LC Waikiki
- Ege Perla: Çınarlı Mahallesi, Konak. Tel: (0232) 935 6100. Cinemas, M&S, Mudo concept, D&R, GAP Kids, restaurants like Big Chef's and Murano, a Migros supermarket and much more
- Westpark Outlet AVM: R. Şevket İnce Mahallesi, Mah. 2148/9 Sokak No:4, Bayraklı. Tel: (0232) 306 0606. Very close to the funtastic Aquarium.
In Karşıyaka area:
- Ege Park Mavişehir: 2040 Sokak.No:104. Tel: (0232) 324 4434 . They have all kind of shops, big Migros, restaurants, cinemas and more.
- MaviBahçe: Caher Dudayev Blv, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 600 0444. They opened in 2015. It has a Macrocenter, restaurants like BigChefs, %100, Midpoint and many more. All kind of clothing shopping, children playground and a big cinemaplexx
- Hilltown Karşıyaka AVM: 6522. Sk. No: 3. Tel: 0850 207 5767. Open from 10:00-22:00. This Huge Shopping mall opened in 2019.
In Balçova area:
- Agora AVM: Mihatpasa Caddesi No:1446, Balçova. Tel:(0232) 277 2525. All kind of shops like Mudo Concept, Beymen Club, Pasabahçe, etc.. Restaurants like Big Chefs, Reyhan, Kitchenette etc.. , a Macrocenter and much more. All very nicely done. Next to it is a very big Mediamarkt, Koçtas and a Migros5M
- Istinye Park: Bahçelerarasi mh. Şehit Binbasi Ali Resmi Tufan Sokak. No:3. Balçova. Tel: (0232) 520 0202. New (2022) upmarket Shopping Mall. Shops like Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Beymen, Hugo Boss and more. Restaurants like Ferdi Baba and more
- Ege park AVM: Mihatpasa Caddesi No:1460, Balçova. Tel:(0232) 279 3285. They have Decathlon, TeknoSA and many more shops about to open in 2016 as they just renovated all.
- Palmiye AVM: Mihatpasa Caddesi No:1458, Balçova Tel:(0232) 279 1818
- Selway outlet Mall: Limontepe Mah. Balçova Çevre Yolu Çetin Emeç Mh. Moda Sk. Balçova.Tel:(0232) 278 9099. There are several outlet shops and fast food restaurants.
In Gaziemir area:
- Optimum outlet: Akçay Cad. 101, Gaziemir Merkez. Tel:(0232) 273 8383. All kind of shops, also Decathlon, Zara, Deichman, H&M, Mediamarkt, D&R, Koçtas, supermarkets, cinemas and a small ice-skating place for kids..
- Kipa Shopping center: They have 5 in Izmir: The 2 main ones are: Çiğli Tesco Kipa AVM and Torbali Tesco Kipa AVM
- Babymall İzmir: Gazi Mahallesi, Gazi Mh. Akcay Cad No:164 D Park Avm, Gaziemir. Tel: : (0232) 251 5137. Open from 10:00- 22:00. A Shopping Mall dedicated only for Baby items
In Kemeraltı area:
Please see at the bottom of this page.
In Manisa:
- Magnesia AVM: Laleli Mah. Ali Rıza Efendi Cad.No: 4, Manisa.Tel: (0236) 302 2000. For more information about Manisa, CLICK HERE
Shops in general:
There are all kinds of stores in Izmir as Zara, Mango, Lacoste, Guess, Max Mara, Marks & Spencer etc ..mainly you will find them in Alsancak area
Known Turkish brands are:
Women: Beymen, Vakko, Ipekyol, Network, Tüzün, Derishow, Derimod, Yargici
Men: Beymen, Kigili, Vakko, Sarar, Koray
Youth: Koton, Mavi, LC Waikiki
- Libas: 1378 Sokak No:18A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 4400. Trendy Fashion Store with International brands
Alsancak area: If you walk around Alsancak area, specially on Dr. Mustafa Enver Bey Caddesi you will find lots of known local and international brand houses, restaurants, bars, and much more.
Kemeraltı area: What a great place to be! Kemeraltı is a historical bazaar district in Konak area.
Hundreds of streets where you can find nearly everything you want. From The fish and vegetable street, the jewelry shops, the kitchen utensil shops, garments, bags, plants and much much more. It is a must to go there and discover all the nice hidden places it has. Don’t worry if you get lost, that is actually the nicest part of it
Don’t miss seeing the Hısar Mosque and go to the Kızlarağası Hanı. This Han is an amazing old caravanserai build in 1744. Have a tea or Turkish coffee there and enjoy the atmosphere.very nice is also the Abacıoğlu Han.
You can enter Kemeraltı through different places. Either next to the clock tower, next to Konak Pier, Fevzi Paşa Blv or Gazi Osman Paşa Blv/Eşrefpaşa Cd.
To see the MAP of Kemeraltı Area and where to have lunch there, please scroll down to the bottom.
Markets:
Markets outside Izmir:
To see the whole list of registered markets in Izmir: click HERE.
Kemeraltı area: What a great place to be! Kemeraltı is a historical bazaar district in Konak area.
Hundreds of streets where you can find nearly everything you want. From The fish and vegetable street, the jewelry shops, the kitchen utensil shops, garments, bags, plants and much much more. It is a must to go there and discover all the nice hidden places it has. Don’t worry if you get lost, that is actually the nicest part of it
Don’t miss seeing the Hısar Mosque and go to the Kızlarağası Hanı. This Han is an amazing old caravanserai build in 1744. Have a tea or Turkish coffee there and enjoy the atmosphere.very nice is also the Abacıoğlu Han.
You can enter Kemeraltı through different places. Either next to the clock tower, next to Konak Pier, Fevzi Paşa Blv or Gazi Osman Paşa Blv/Eşrefpaşa Cd.
To see the MAP of Kemeraltı Area and where to have lunch there, please scroll down to the bottom.
Markets:
- Mondays: Hatay covered bazaar (fruits and veggies only), Balçova (Merkez Pazarı)
- Tuesdays: Güzelbahçe, Hatay covered bazaar (textile only)
- Wednesdays: Balçova, Bornova, Bostanli (the biggest one, textile, food), Karsiaka, Narlidere
- Thursdays: Hatay covered bazaar (fruits and veggies only), Buca textile bazaar (çevik bir meydanı)
- Fridays: Karsiaka, Urla
- Saturdays: Karsiaka, Çiğli
- Sundays: Bornova, Karsiaka, Alsancak, Narlidere, Üçkuyular (next the Fahrettin Altay bus stop), Iskele-Urla
Markets outside Izmir:
- In Tire: Every Tuesday
- In Seferihisar: Every Saturday
- In Alaçatı: Every Saturday
- In Sığacık: Every Sunday
To see the whole list of registered markets in Izmir: click HERE.
Fabrics (Kumaş)
Wool:
Haberdashery:
Tailors:
- DAL Manifatura: 903 Sokak No:24, Hisarönü. Kemeraltı Tel:(0232) 4821575. They have all kind of fabrics. In that same street you will find also some other shops selling fabrics.
- Bursa Kumaş: 903 Sokak No:28, Hisarönü. Kemeraltı. In this street you will find lots of other fabric shops as well.
- Hisar Kumaş: Fevzipasa Bulvari 16-904 Sokak 1-10, Hisarönü-Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 489 21 25
- Bursa Kumaş: 1710 Eshot Sokağı No:35/A, Karşıyaka. Tel:(0232) 364 3582. very big Store.
- Hasan Ikbal Halefleri: 904 Sok. No:29, Hisarönü. Kemeraltı Tel:(0232) 484 8815. They have all kind of fabrics, very nice ones.
- Mekik Manifatura: Ipek Pazari 910 Sokak No:4, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 4891674
- Intaşlar: 871 Sokak No:70-72. Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 3502. All kinds of Fabrics, also for curtains and towels
- Ebru Art: Vimor : A little shop that does Ebru art on silk scarfs and more. Next to the Pirinç center AVM, Kemeraltı
- Sevil Şal: 871 Sokak No:19 P:58. Inside the Kızlarağası Hanı, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 4182. They have a large selection of shalls
Wool:
- Yün-iş: 904 Sokak No:32. Hisarönü-Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 483 8514. They have all kinds of wools of good quality.
- On the Ipek Sokak (910 Sk.) there are also several shops
Haberdashery:
- Istanbul Dügme: 903 Sokak No:44-46, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 489 8732. Buttons and much more.
- Keyifoğlu: 908 Sk. No:3-5-7, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 483 7803
- Yeni Beyoğlu Düğme: 904 Sok. No:21 and in 903 Sok. No:38.Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 445 0125. Buttons and much more
Tailors:
- There are two ladies in Urla at 75. Yıl Cumhuriyet Caddesi (just near the round about – if you enter the street from the roundabout you find them on the right hand side)
- Elisabetta Di Marco – Fashion Designer in Urla
- Above the fabric Shop: Hasan Ikbal Halefleri: 904 Sok. No:29, Hisarönü. Kemeraltı
- Hasan Güvenir: Örücü. 2. Beyler 848 Sok. No:80 P.3, Kemeraltı. Cell: (0537) 912 5343. For repairs only
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Fabrics – Kumaş:
Acrylic - akrilik Canvas - çadırbezi Cashmere - kaşmir Chiffon - şifon Cotton - pamuk Crêpe - krep Denim - kot Flannel - flanel Fur - kürk Lace - dantel Leather - deri Linen - keten bezi |
Lycra - likra Mohair - tiftik Nylon - naylon Organza - şeffaf ipek Polyester - polyester Satin - saten Silk - ipek Suede - süet Tweet - tüvit Velvet - kadife Viscose - viskoz Wool - yün |
Big Sizes:
Handbags:
Leather and suede (Deri ve suet):
Pashminas and more:
Shirts and Suits made to messure:
- BBG (Büyük beden Giyim): Kemeraltı; Tel: (0232) 483 8045. They have Shirts and more up to size 8XL
Handbags:
- Cinpaco: 860 Sk No;14/104 Pirinç center AVM, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 489 1914. They have all kinds of handbags, leather, half-leather, all brand copies.
- Cüneyt Ölmez (Jino) inside the Abacıoğlu Hanı, Kemeraltı
- Maya Çanta:, Mihat paşa Caddesi No: 986, Goztepe.
Leather and suede (Deri ve suet):
- Has Deri: The famous Mustafa Eken. Anafartalar cad. No:418, 1st floor, Kemeraltı Tel:(0232) 4259608 or (0532) 526 9285. He has all kind of coats and jackets in leather and suet. Ready to buy or made to measure.
Pashminas and more:
- Mer-Nim: In the Kızlaragası Hanı, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı Tel:(0232) 441 3306. Mr. Raif speaks English
Shirts and Suits made to messure:
- Doğan: 853 Sok. No: 6/C (Kemeraltı Camii Karşısı). Tel:(0232) 482 1137. Tailor-made Shirts for men.
- Hasan: 1439 Sokak No:20C, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 422 3496
- Hakki Tosyali: Talatpasa Bulvari No:13, Alsancak. Tel:(232) 421 0112. High quality Tailor made shirts and costumes
- Fatih Toygar: 871 Sk. No:7, K:2, Kemeralti.Tel:(0537) 880 2965. Tailor made shirts and blouses
- Arma Moda: 904 Sokak No:31. Kemal Peker Iş Hanı,1st floor, Kemeraltı. Cell: (0543)295 3719. They do Tailor made Suits and repairs.
Shoe repair:
Outlets:
- Ünlüer Kundura: 1462 Sokak No: 23. Kibris Sehitleri Caddesi, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 4631806. Little place close to the British Culture
- By Tamer: Mrk 247/B, Cumhuriyet Bulv. (in front of Ege Palas Karş) 2.Kordon, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 464 4970. Cell: 0534-97 999 97. They are very professional.
- Ekspres Ayakkabi: 1390 sokak no:12/B Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 7108
- Ekspres Ayakkabi: 25/1 Sk No:3 A-B Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 252 6008
Outlets:
- Montrö Altınyıldız : Şair Eşref Bulvarı No:33 and 35/A. they have items from Beymen, network, Fabrika and more
- A-group: Şair Eşref Bulvarı No:27/2. They have leather wear
- Hugo Boss: Akçay Caddesi.No:194, Gaziemir
- On the highway between Levent marina and the airport in Limontepe, there are several outlets
Jewelery (moda süs ve süslenme):
Gold / Jewelry:
In Kemeraltı there is a "gold street" (The 928 Sokak), where you will find several jewelry Shops. Here are some recommended Places:
Jewelery Boxes and accesoires:
- Beril Bijuterie: Plevne Bulvari No;32/C, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 422 4359
- LAL: Merkez 871 Sk.No:19/146-155; Kizlarağası Hanı, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 4257421. They sell, create, clean
- Bahadir: Merkez 933 Sokak No:1, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 4846371
- Efe Gümüs: Anafartalar Cad. No: 461. Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 4463679. They sell, create and clean mainly Silver jewelry
- Tasci Alibaba: 861 Sokak No:36, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 489 8538. They have lots of stones and beads to do your own jewelry
- Real: 861 Sokak No:48, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 441 9081. They have lots of stones and beads to do your own jewelry
Gold / Jewelry:
In Kemeraltı there is a "gold street" (The 928 Sokak), where you will find several jewelry Shops. Here are some recommended Places:
- Taştabanoğlu Mücevherat: Inside the Hilton Hotel Arcade. Gazi Osmanpaşa Bulv. 7. Tel: (0232) 243 7277.
- Marc: Talatpaşa Bulv. 14/A. Alsancak. (next to Macrocenter). Marc speaks also French.
- Borg: 928 Sokak No:5/C. Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 422 0032. Paolo speaks also Italian and French
- Yaren Gümüş: 935 Sokak, No: 2/A, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 441 8864. Silver items
Jewelery Boxes and accesoires:
- EKM: Anafartalar Cad. No: 455/Z-5, Kemeraltı. Tel:(0232) 489 0038. They sell all kind of boxes for jewelry and more
- Simbox: 908 Sk. No:11, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 482 2859. They sell all kind of boxes for jewelry and more
- Astaş: 871 Sok. No:71, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 03 41. They have all kind of wrapping paper, bags and much more
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Souvenir Shops
The best place is in In the Kızlarağası Hanı, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. There you will find hundreds of shops of all kinds.
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Party Stores:
- Euro Flora: Akçay Street No:39/1-2, Gaziemir. Tel: (0232) 265 2244. They are the biggest wholesaler in Turkey for all kind of decorative items.
- Forbest: They have several stores in town. In Karsiaka, Bornova, Gaziemir, and other places. They have all kind of decorations, party hats and sets, ornaments, house and garden textile, House ware and much more
- Kika Joy: Konak Mah. 871 Sk. No:91, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232) 484 8805. They have all kind of party and decorations items
- Astaş: 871 Sok. No:71, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0341. They have all kind of party and decorations items
- Parti Adresi: Part of Astas. 871 Sok. No:71, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0341. They have balloons, wrapping paper, bags, napkins, Christmas, new year, Haloween decoration and much more. Thisis their online shopping page.
- Uludağ: 861 Sk. No:50, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 343 2444. They have all kind of party and decorations items
- 4. Imaj- Doran Ambalaj: 876 Sokak No:31/A-B.Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232) 482 2338. All kind of items to decorate and to wrap presents
- Cici: 871 Sokak No:26, Kemeraltı.Tel: (0232)483 7299. They have lots of items for the kitchen, baking, cooking etc..
Online Shopping Websites:
Very well known websites to buy online, also 2nd hand items are:
Very well known websites to buy online, also 2nd hand items are:
Kemeraltı
Lunch in Kemeraltı:
There are many possibilities to have lunch there, specially next to the Hisar Mosque on 899 Sokak
Other good places are:
Lunch in Kemeraltı:
There are many possibilities to have lunch there, specially next to the Hisar Mosque on 899 Sokak
Other good places are:
- Kemer6: 861 Sk. No:1. Tel:(0232) 445 2192. Next to the Kızlarağası Hanı, Kemeraltı. Very Nice Fish/Seafood restaurant
- Kısmet: 913 Sk. No:21/5 K. Demirhan, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 489 1814. Very nice Home-made Food. Inside a courtyard. Established in 1967
- Ayşa: Anafartlat Cd. No:228 Z15. Tel:(0232) 484 1525. Inside the Abacıoğlu Hanı
- Gül Kebap: Anafartlar Cad. No: 415, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0126. In front of Has Deri. Very simple, but delicious Iskender Kebaps
- Balik Pişircisi Ahmet Usta: 901 Sokak No:4, Kemeraltı. Tel; (0232 441 8485. If you like Sole on skewers, this is the place to go
- Tire Kebapçısı: Ikiçeşmelik Cad. 36/C, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 483 7219. They are known for its Tire köfte served in a copper plate
- Bizim Lokanta: 902 Sokak No:24Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 489 8947. Very nice Home-made Food. Known for its Fish Soup.
- Bizim Mutfak: 914 Sokak No:12. Tel:(0232) 484 9917. Inside the Mirkelam Hanı, Kemeraltı. Nice, simple Home-made Food
- Izmir Girit Lokantasi: 862 Sokak No:4/A. Tel: (0232) 445 1416. Next to the Kızlarağası Hanı. Home Food from Crete.
- Meşhur Hisarönü Şambali: 901. Sk. No:13/A Hisarönü, Konak. to eat the very famous pastry: "Şambalı Tatlısı"
- Şükrü Bey'in Yeri: 905 Sk. No:13. Next to the Kızlarağası Hanı, Hisarönü, Kemeraltı. For a nice coffee break.
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