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Luxury Shopping in Istanbul 2026: Stores, Prices, Tax Free

Istanbul luxury shopping: Nişantaşı, Zorlu, İstinyePark, Galataport, Bağdat Caddesi; Turkish brands Beymen, Vakko, Ipekyol, Arzu Kaprol, Dilek Hanif; dress prices and Tax Free VAT refunds step by step

ByAbdullah Habib
11 min read Updated: October 13, 2026
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Illustration: a quiet Nişantaşı street with plane trees and old buildings with wrought-iron balconies; a burgundy evening dress and a turquoise silk dress in the shop windows; a woman in a navy coat walks past carrying two paper bags; a café table on the corner holds two glasses of tea; the Bosphorus is visible at the end of the street
Illustration: Nişantaşı, Istanbul’s main shopping street for Turkish and international fashion brands.

Luxury clothing in Istanbul is sold in five places: the streets of Nişantaşı, Zorlu Center and İstinyePark shopping centres, the Galataport waterfront and Bağdat Avenue on the Asian side. Below, find out where to look for Turkish brands, what their dresses cost, why international brands are no cheaper here than in Europe, and how to reclaim VAT when you fly home. Addresses, opening hours and prices were checked on 12 October 2026.

At a glance · checked 12 Oct 2026

Turkish brands are a reason to visit; compare international brands with prices at home.

  • Where: Abdi İpekçi street in Nişantaşı, Zorlu Center, İstinyePark, Galataport and Bağdat Avenue. Shopping centres open from 10:00 to 22:00.
  • Turkish brands: Beymen, Vakko, Ipekyol, Arzu Kaprol and Dilek Hanif. Dresses cost from ₺4,999 at Ipekyol to ₺209,600 at Dilek Hanif.
  • International brands: no cheaper than in Europe. Prada dresses on beymen.com start at ₺87,000.
  • Tax Free: you can reclaim VAT if your receipt totals over ₺1,000 excluding VAT, you live outside Turkey and you take the purchase out of the country within three months.

Where to shop: five locations

Four Turkish brands have stores in almost all five locations. Tap a district to see addresses and opening hours, or a brand to highlight its row.

Directory · brand websites, 12 Oct 2026

Where to find each brand

BrandNişantaşıZorlu CenterİstinyeParkGalataportBağdat Caddesi
Beymenyesyesyesyesyes
Vakkoyesyesyesnoyes
Ipekyolyesyesyesyesyes
Arzu Kaprolyesnonoyesno

NişantaşıŞişli, European side · M2 metro, Osmanbey station

Abdi İpekçi street and the surrounding blocks have Beymen and Vakko flagship stores and many boutiques in old buildings. Beymen and Vakko here stay open until 20:00.

  • BeymenAbdi İpekçi Cad. No:23/1 · 10:00–20:00
  • VakkoAbdi İpekçi Cad. No:43 · 10:00–20:00
  • IpekyolRumeli Cad. No:24, Şişli
  • Arzu Kaprolstore in Nişantaşı; address not listed on the brand’s website

Zorlu CenterBeşiktaş, by the Zincirlikuyu junction

A shopping centre with international brand boutiques. Beymen runs separate Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Balmain, Celine, Dolce&Gabbana and Tod’s stores here.

  • BeymenLevazım Mah. Koru Sk. No:2, Zincirlikuyu · 10:00–22:00
  • VakkoZorlu Center · 10:00–22:00
  • IpekyolZorlu Center

İstinyeParkSarıyer, north of the European side

Many international brand boutiques under one roof. Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Celine, Dolce&Gabbana, Etro, Loewe, Marc Jacobs and others operate here through Beymen.

  • BeymenPınar Mah. Katar Cad. No:11 · 10:00–22:00
  • VakkoİstinyePark · 10:00–22:00
  • IpekyolİstinyePark

GalataportBeyoğlu, Karaköy · T1 tram, Tophane stop

Shops along the Bosphorus waterfront, beside the cruise ship terminal. A good place for an evening stroll. There is no Vakko here.

  • BeymenMeclis-i Mebusan Cad. No:12/1D, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. · 10:00–22:00
  • Ipekyolshared Ipekyol and Machka store
  • Arzu Kaprolstore in Galataport

Bağdat AvenueKadıköy, Asian side · Marmaray, Suadiye station

A long shopping street where Istanbul locals shop. Beymen opens later on Sundays.

  • BeymenBağdat Cad. No:481, Suadiye · 10:00–20:00, Sundays 12:00–20:00
  • VakkoBağdat Cad. No:422, Suadiye · 10:00–20:00
  • IpekyolBağdat Cad. No:334, Erenköy

A dot marks a brand’s store in that district, based on the store lists on the Beymen, Vakko, Ipekyol and Arzu Kaprol websites. Opening hours are shown where the brand’s website lists them. Dilek Hanif welcomes clients at her showroom in Gümüşsuyu (İnönü Cad. No:48/A, Beyoğlu).

For a particular international brand, check Beymen’s store list: the department store runs separate boutiques for many brands in Zorlu Center and İstinyePark. In Nişantaşı, Beymen also runs a Marina Rinaldi store (Abdi İpekçi Cad. No:40/B).

Turkish brands: who’s who

Five names to know. These are dress prices on the brands’ websites on 12 October 2026, excluding sale prices.

Dept. store

Beymen

Turkey’s leading luxury fashion department store, with its own Beymen Collection line and hundreds of international brands. Stores in all five districts.

Beymen Collection dress: ₺12,950–39,450

Fashion house

Vakko

A Turkish fashion house with its own clothing, accessory and silk scarf collections. Its flagship is on Abdi İpekçi in Nişantaşı.

Dress: ₺27,950–110,950

Everyday clothing

Ipekyol

Womenswear for work and city life. All dresses cost less than ₺12,000, with stores in all five districts.

Dress: ₺4,999–11,999

Designer

Arzu Kaprol

Designer womenswear with clean lines. Stores in Nişantaşı and Galataport.

Dress: ₺4,625–67,500

Couture

Dilek Hanif

Evening dresses and couture. A showroom in Gümüşsuyu; bespoke tailoring by appointment.

Dress: ₺17,250–209,600

Illustration: on a wooden boutique counter, a shop assistant unfolds a large silk scarf patterned with tulips and carnations in burgundy, turquoise and gold; beside it are a cream gift box with a pink ribbon and a stack of folded scarves; a woman shopping touches the edge of the silk
Illustration: a silk scarf with tulips, a gift that fits easily in hand luggage.

What to bring home from Turkish brands

A scarf. Vakko and Beymen sell silk scarves with tulips, carnations and other Ottoman motifs. They are light, do not crease in a suitcase, and come in a box ready for gifting.

A dress from a Turkish brand. Ipekyol and Arzu Kaprol cost less than international brands, and you will not find these pieces in shops in other countries.

Tax Free. Even one scarf qualifies if the receipt totals over ₺1,000 excluding VAT. Ask for Tax Free paperwork when you pay; the rules are below.

What does a dress cost?

We collected full prices for women’s dresses from ten brands on their websites and beymen.com. Adjust your budget: a brand’s bar fills in if it has a dress within that amount.

Dress prices · 12 Oct 2026

From Ipekyol to Valentino

₺40,000

Turkish brandsInternational brands on beymen.com

  1. Arzu Kaprol Turkey₺4,625–67,500
  2. Ipekyol Turkey₺4,999–11,999
  3. Beymen Collection Turkey₺12,950–39,450
  4. Dilek Hanif Turkey₺17,250–209,600
  5. Moncler Italy₺25,450–43,450
  6. Vakko Turkey₺27,950–110,950
  7. Prada Italy₺87,000–135,000
  8. Dolce&Gabbana Italy₺112,950–295,950
  9. The Row USA₺154,950
  10. Valentino Italy₺168,950

With a budget of ₺40,000, you can find a dress from 6 of 10 brands: Arzu Kaprol, Ipekyol, Beymen Collection, Dilek Hanif, Moncler, Vakko.

Full prices without discounts on ipekyol.com.tr, arzukaprol.com, dilekhanif.com, vakko.com and beymen.com on 12 October 2026. The scale is logarithmic so lower-priced dresses do not merge into a single point. Where a brand has only one price, just one dress was available.

Sales change the picture. On 12 October 2026, two Valentino dresses on beymen.com were selling for ₺72,495 and ₺81,195 instead of ₺168,950, while Dolce&Gabbana dresses started at ₺69,495. Before your trip, check the sale section (İndirim) on the store’s website: prices in store and online usually match, but check with the shop assistant.

Three myths about luxury shopping in Istanbul

Myth

There is a Harvey Nichols in Kanyon.

Fact

The British department store operated in Kanyon shopping centre from 2006 and left Turkey in April 2021. Look for international brands at Beymen and Vakko now.

Myth

International brands are cheaper in Turkey than in Europe.

Fact

Not necessarily. Prada dresses on beymen.com start at ₺87,000. Before buying, compare the price with the brand’s website in your country. Sales and Turkish brands can offer better value.

Myth

Tax Free always refunds 18%.

Fact

The refund covers the VAT amount shown on the receipt, and the rate depends on the goods. Intermediary companies may deduct a fee; they state the amount payable on their form.

Tax Free: how to reclaim VAT

In Turkey, VAT is called KDV. It is refunded to passengers taking purchases abroad. The rules are set out in the VAT law (Article 11) and the general communiqué on its application (KDV Genel Uygulama Tebliği).

Threshold · from 1 Feb 2024

A receipt over ₺1,000 excluding VAT qualifies for a VAT refund.

The amount is calculated per invoice (fatura), excluding VAT. If there are several items on the receipt, their prices are added together. All goods qualify except petroleum products in List I of the ÖTV tax. Services such as restaurants, hotels and tailoring do not qualify for VAT refunds.

The store must offer Tax Free: it needs authorisation from the tax authority or an agreement with an intermediary company. Ask before paying.

Enter your purchase amount and dates. The receipt below will show which conditions you meet and how much VAT you can reclaim.

Receipt check

Can you reclaim VAT on this purchase?

Example: a dress costing ₺24,000 excluding VAT, receipt dated 12 October 2026, departure on 20 October 2026, buyer living outside Turkey.

Where you live

Tax Free · your receipt

  • SumThe amount excluding VAT, ₺24,000, is over ₺1,000: the threshold is met.
  • BuyerYou live outside Turkey: show your passport when buying; its number will be recorded on the receipt.
  • ExportYou must take the purchase out by 12 January 2027: departure on 20 October 2026 is in time.
  • To sellerReturn the customs-stamped invoice to the seller by 20 January 2027.

VAT to reclaim₺4,800

VAT refundable

Use the VAT amount from the KDV line on your receipt: the rate depends on the goods. If an intermediary company handles the receipt, you may receive less.

In the shop and at the airport

  1. When payingAsk for Tax Free and show your passport. The seller will issue the invoice in four copies and give you three. They will enter your passport number on the invoice.
  2. Before checking bagsKeep your purchases with you: the customs officer must see them. You must take them out of the country within three months of the invoice date.
  3. At customsShow the goods, invoices and your passport. The officer will stamp the invoice. Leave two of your three copies with them.
  4. PaymentIf the store gave you a bank cheque for the refund, collect the money at the bank branch in the customs area, in foreign currency or lira. Otherwise, send the stamped invoice to the seller within three months of departure: they will transfer the money within 10 days.
Illustration: in an airport departure hall, a woman travelling with a suitcase shows a customs officer an open bag containing a burgundy dress and a silk scarf, and hands over her passport and invoice; the officer in a navy uniform holds a round stamp above the invoice; a white plane stands outside the window
Illustration: the customs officer must see your purchase before you check in your suitcase.

Before departure

A route for one day

Illustration: the wide Galataport waterfront on the Bosphorus; on the left, low stone buildings with shop windows and mannequins in dresses; on the right, a white ferry; across the water, a mosque dome and minarets; the Galata Tower behind the shops; people walk with paper bags and a couple sits on a bench by the water
Illustration: Galataport shops stay open until 22:00, making it a convenient place to end the day by the water.

The European side in one day

10:00
Nişantaşı: Beymen and Vakko on Abdi İpekçi street, then the nearby boutiques.
14:00
Zorlu Center: separate international brand boutiques, plus Beymen, Vakko and Ipekyol again.
18:00
Galataport: Beymen, Ipekyol and Arzu Kaprol on the waterfront, then dinner with a Bosphorus view.

Beymen and Vakko in Nişantaşı close at 20:00, so start there. İstinyePark is far to the north; it is best to set aside a separate half-day for it. Bağdat Caddesi on the Asian side combines well with a stroll around Kadıköy.

Questions and answers

Are there Beymen outlets?

Yes. Beymen’s store list includes Beymen outlets in Optimum (Yenisahra), Starcity (Yenibosna) and Viaport (Pendik) shopping centres.

When are the shops open?

In shopping centres, from 10:00 to 22:00. Beymen and Vakko flagships in Nişantaşı and on Bağdat Caddesi stay open until 20:00, while Beymen in Suadiye opens at 12:00 on Sundays.

I have a Turkish residence permit. Can I reclaim VAT?

No. Tax Free is only for people who live outside Turkey. Turkish citizens can get a refund if they live in another country and show a residence permit from that country.

Can I get the money back in the shop?

Sometimes the seller or intermediary company pays the refund in advance. The conditions are the same: take the purchase out within three months and return the stamped invoice to the seller within three months of departure.

Can I have a dress made to order?

Dilek Hanif offers couture by appointment at her showroom at İnönü Cad. No:48/A in Gümüşsuyu. Bear in mind: tailoring services do not qualify for VAT refunds.

Can I take the invoice back to the seller myself?

Yes. If you return to Turkey within three months of departure, bring the stamped invoice to the store and receive the refund in cash.

Sources

  1. Beymen stores (Mağazalar) — Beymen, checked 12 October 2026
  2. Vakko stores (Mağazalar) — Vakko, checked 12 October 2026
  3. Ipekyol stores (Mağazalarımız) — Ipekyol, checked 12 October 2026
  4. Arzu Kaprol: stores and collection — Arzu Kaprol, checked 12 October 2026
  5. Dilek Hanif: contact details and showroom (Bize Ulaşın) — Dilek Hanif, checked 12 October 2026
  6. Ipekyol dresses (Elbise) — Ipekyol, checked 12 October 2026
  7. Women’s dresses on beymen.com (Kadın Elbise) — Beymen, checked 12 October 2026
  8. Vakko dresses and jumpsuits (Elbise ve Tulum) — Vakko, checked 12 October 2026
  9. General communiqué on VAT application, section on travellers’ goods (KDV Genel Uygulama Tebliği, Yolcu Beraberi Eşya) — Lexpera, checked 12 October 2026
  10. Harvey Nichols left the Turkish market (Harvey Nichols Türkiye pazarından çıktı) — Gazete Duvar, checked 12 October 2026
  11. Harvey Nichols decided to leave Turkey (Harvey Nichols Türkiye’den çekilme kararı aldı) — Paraanaliz, checked 12 October 2026

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Written by: Abdullah Habib
Published: July 22, 2023
Category: Shopping

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