Neighborhoods in Istanbul that are forbidden to foreigners

We will explore some of these neighborhoods closed to foreigners in Istanbul, learn about their unique nature and the historical and cultural aspects that distinguish them, we will take a deep look at the coexistent population in these areas, and discover the secret of their attractiveness that makes them one of the favorite destinations for many visitors and those interested in heritage and culture.

Neighborhoods in Istanbul that are forbidden to foreigners, what are they?

Below we will learn about neighborhoods in Istanbul that are forbidden to foreigners:

Esenyurt:

The Esenyurt district of Istanbul is famous for its ancient history and cultural diversity, but there are some neighborhoods in this area in which foreigners are prohibited from residing and among these prohibited neighborhoods, the following neighborhoods can be mentioned:

  1. AKEVLER
  2. SULTANİYE
  3. BAĞLARÇEŞME (BAĞLARÇEŞME)
  4. GÖKEVLER
  5. Zafer (ZAFER)
  6. PERI RESIDENT (PİRİ REİS)
  7. KOZA
  8. YEŞİLKENT

Beyoglu:

Beyoglu district is located in the European part of Istanbul, between the southern part of the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn and this region has a rich history that extends back more than 4,500 years, and includes a diverse cultural heritage that reflects different civilizations, including Byzantine, Arab and Ottoman.

Although foreigners can reside in most neighborhoods of Beyoğlu, there are some neighborhoods in which they are prohibited from residing, and these neighborhoods can be mentioned as follows:

BÜLBÜL

KOCATEPE

ŞEHİT MUHTAR

KALYONCU KULLUĞU

KAMER HATUN

Çukur

Katip Mustafa (KATİPMUSTAFA)

YENİŞEHİR

KALYONCU KULLUĞU

ASMALI MOSQUE

BOSTAN

Beylikduzu:

Beylikduzu is located in the western part of Istanbul, bordered by Avcilar to the east, Esenyurt to the north, and Büyükçekmece to the west, and overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara to the south.

Beylikduzu is distinguished for being one of the areas that do not contain forbidden neighborhoods for foreigners in Istanbul, with the exception of the BEYLİKDÜZÜOSB neighborhood, as foreign investors can take advantage of the real estate opportunities in this region and buy properties in the available neighborhoods.

Beylikduzu has a peaceful atmosphere, modern facilities and sustainable residential development, making it an attractive option for investors looking for modern homes and quiet residential areas in Istanbul.

Besiktas:

Besiktas district is located in the European part of Istanbul, near Sisli, Sariyer and Kagithane districts and this area is distinguished by its location on the coast, which gives it a charming view of the world-famous Bosphorus Strait, and Besiktas contains only one neighborhood in which foreigners are prohibited from residing, which is the YILDIZ neighborhood.

Basaksehir:

 Basaksehir is one of the favorite areas for foreigners, thanks to its location bordering large areas of the Belgrade Forest, which makes it attractive to stay in. Although foreigners are accepted in most neighborhoods of Basaksehir, there are some neighborhoods that are prohibited for foreigners and the following neighborhoods can be mentioned:

  1. ZİYA GÖKALP
  2. İKİTELLI OSB

Avcilar:

The Avcilar region is located between the Sea of ​​Marmara from the south, Lake Kucukcekmece from the west, and the regions of Esenyurt and Beylikduzu from the east, and it is bordered by the Basaksehir region from the north and the following three neighborhoods are the forbidden neighborhoods for foreigners in Istanbul:

  1. GÜMÜŞPALA
  2. MERKEZ CENTER
  3. Denizkoşklar (DENİZKÖŞKLER)

Zeytinburnu :

 Zeytinburnu is located on the European side of Istanbul, surrounded by the Fatih district to the east, Bayrampasa district to the north, and Bakirkoy district to the west, and bordered by the Sea of ​​Marmara to the south and Zeytinburnu is a unique region because of its privileged location among many vital and historical areas, in addition to its tourist attractions, as it enables foreigners to enjoy residence in all neighborhoods of Zeytinburnu, except for the following neighborhoods:

  1. MALTEPE
  2. YENİDOĞAN
  3. Nuri Pasha (NURİPAŞA)
  4. YEŞİLTEPE

Umraniye:

Umraniye district is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, bordered by Uskudar district to the west, Kadıköy district to the south, Kartal and Sultanbeyli districts to the east, and Beykoz district to the north, as Umraniye is considered one of the most populous areas of Istanbul, and it has a good percentage of foreigners and the only neighborhood forbidden to foreigners in Umraniye is DUDULLU OSB.

Tuzla:

 Tuzla is located on the eastern border of Istanbul, bordered by Pendik, Kocaeli and the Sea of ​​Marmara, as Tuzla is very popular due to its proximity to Sabiha Airport and many other advantages and according to the Immigration Department, the only neighborhood that is prohibited for foreigners in Tuzla is the AYDINLI-KOSB neighborhood in the region.

Sisli:

Sisli is located on the European side of Istanbul, about 8 kilometers from the city center and it is surrounded by a group of important areas such as Aglou in the south and Sultan Ayyub district in the west and neighborhoods in which foreigners are prohibited from residing in Sisli include the following:

  1. ERGENEKON
  2. İNÖNÜ
  3. MEŞRUTİYET
  4. CUMHURİYET

Sariyer:

 Sariyer is one of the most beautiful districts overlooking the Bosphorus Strait, and it is a major tourist center in Istanbul and it annually attracts thousands of foreigners who can reside in all neighborhoods of Sarıyer except Maslak.

Fatih:

It is located in the center of Istanbul and is characterized by a strategic geographical location, as it is bordered by the Golden Horn to the north and overlooking the Marmara Sea to the south, and it is bordered by the walls of Constantinople to the west and Fatih is considered one of the most areas of Istanbul that includes neighborhoods that are prohibited to foreigners, and these neighborhoods include the following:

  1. Saraç Ishak
  2. MESİHPAŞA
  3. MİMAR KEMALETTİN
  4. MUHSINE HATUN
  5. BALABANAĞA
  6. MOLLA GURANİ
  7. AKŞEMSETTİN
  8. MOLLA HUSREV
  9. KEMALPAŞA
  10. KATİP KASIM
  11. İSKENDERPAŞA.

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