Beyazgül Street
About this place
Beyazgül Sokak is a small residential street in Arnavutköy, one of the Bosphorus neighborhoods known for its late Ottoman urban fabric and elegant wooden waterfront houses. While the street itself is modest in scale, it reflects the historic character of old Istanbul quarters where narrow lanes, bay-windowed façades, and sloping topography create a distinctive architectural atmosphere. Walking here offers a sense of the district’s layered past, shaped by Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Muslim communities over centuries. It is valued more for neighborhood ambiance and street scenery than for a single monument.
Getting there: The nearest main stop is Arnavutköy bus stop on the coastal road, about 250 m away, roughly a 4-minute walk uphill depending on your exact starting point on the street.
Note: This is best visited as part of a relaxed neighborhood walk along Arnavutköy’s waterfront and back streets. Wear comfortable shoes because the area has inclines, narrow pavements, and uneven surfaces, and visit in daylight for the best architectural views and photos.
Plan your visit
- Visit duration
- 15 minutes
- Tickets
- Free access.
- Address
- Arnavutköy, Beyazgül Sk., 34345 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Opening hours
- Friday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed