Kaftan Street
About this place
Kaftan Sokağı is a small residential street in Üsküdar, valued more for its neighborhood character than for a single monument. It reflects the quiet hillside fabric of the Asian side, with modest urban architecture, local houses, and everyday street life rather than grand imperial design. The lane sits within historic Sultantepe, an area known for its older settlement pattern and views toward the Bosphorus. Visitors usually come for a calm walk, local atmosphere, and photo stops in a less touristic part of Istanbul.
Getting there: The nearest major stop is Üsküdar Marmaray/metro/ferry hub, about 1,200 m away, roughly 18–22 minutes uphill on foot; local buses serving Sultantepe stop closer, around 250–400 m away, about 4–6 minutes walking.
Note: This is an outdoor residential street, so comfortable walking shoes are useful, especially on sloped roads. Visit in daylight for easier navigation and better photos, and keep noise low because people live here. There is no ticketed entrance, shade can be limited in hot weather, and rainy days may make the incline slippery.
Plan your visit
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
- Tickets
- Free street access; no admission ticket.
- Address
- Sultantepe, Kaftan Sok., 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye
Opening hours
- Friday: 00:00-23:59
- Monday: 00:00-23:59
- Sunday: 00:00-23:59
- Tuesday: 00:00-23:59
- Saturday: 00:00-23:59
- Thursday: 00:00-23:59
- Wednesday: 00:00-23:59