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About the district
Beşiktaş sits on the European side of the Bosphorus, between Kabataş and Sarıyer, and stretches inland toward Levent and Nişantaşı. It is a district known for its waterfront neighborhoods, high-end residential projects, universities such as Boğaziçi and Yıldız Technical, and a lively nightlife and shopping scene. Buyers here value the combination of historic Bosphorus mansions (yalı) and modern luxury residences.
Access and transport
Beşiktaş has strong integration with metro, bus and ferry networks and sits a short ride from the Bosphorus Bridge and central business districts.
City amenities
- Universities: Boğaziçi University, Yıldız Technical University and other institutions
- Shopping: Zorlu Center, Akmerkez nearby, Nişantaşı boutiques
- Culture: Dolmabahçe Palace, Beşiktaş fish market, Sabancı Museum (nearby in Emirgan)
- Green space: Yıldız Park and multiple small parks between neighborhoods
- Hospitals: Several leading private hospitals including Acıbadem Beşiktaş
Main neighborhoods
Beşiktaş includes some of Istanbul's most prestigious neighborhoods, each with its own price range and lifestyle.
Etiler
Luxury residential enclave with embassies, international schools and leafy streets.
Levent
The financial hub with skyscrapers, Metrocity, Kanyon, Zorlu complexes and metro access.
Ortaköy
Famous Bosphorus square with the Ortaköy Mosque, cafés and boutique shops.
Bebek
Upscale waterfront neighborhood with cafés, yachting and Bosphorus panorama.
Arnavutköy
Picturesque wooden Ottoman houses along the Bosphorus shore.
Real estate and investment
Beşiktaş is among the most expensive districts in Istanbul for real estate. Entry prices for modern apartments in inland neighborhoods such as Levent start around USD 4,000–6,000 per square meter, while Bosphorus-view units in Bebek, Arnavutköy and Kuruçeşme can exceed USD 15,000 per square meter. Historic yalı mansions on the waterfront are the most expensive segment.
For investors, Beşiktaş benefits from high rental demand, especially from professionals near Levent business district and students from the local universities. For residents, the trade-off is real urban density and often limited parking in the older fabric of Ortaköy and Bebek.
New-build projects and resale listings in Beşiktaş
Live resale listings and projects currently on sale in Beşiktaş, as published on Istanbul Residence.
New-build projects in Beşiktaş
4 listings
Etiler
Etiler Apartments with Bosphorus View and 24-Month Installments
Price and availability on request
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Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş Apartments with Bosphorus View and 25% Down
Price and availability on request
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Levent
Ready-to-Deliver Levent Tower with 1 and 2-Bedroom Units
Price and availability on request
Project detailsInstagram videos of projects in Beşiktaş
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New-build project in Beşiktaş
from 700,000 USD
- 2-bedroom700,000 USD
- 3-bedroom1,500,000 USD
- 4-bedroom2,600,000 USD
Resale listings near Beşiktaş
6 listingsWe have no resale listing in Beşiktaş right now; these are in neighbouring areas.
37,920,000 TRY
Luxury 150 m² Office with Large Terrace for Sale in Şişli Bomonti
- Rooms3+1
- Area150 m²
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