Ortaköy is in Beşiktaş, İstanbul.

How long does it take to visit Ortaköy?

The suggested visit time for Ortaköy is about 60 minutes.

What else is there to see near Ortaköy?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ortaköy; the closest are Ortaköy Cami, Yıldız Saat Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Sarayı.

Is Ortaköy on the way anywhere, and which route?

Ortaköy lies 19 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Ortaköy

Ortaköy is a vibrant meeting point with its square and surroundings, filled with cafes, nightclubs, bars, and art workshops.

Beşiktaş, İstanbul

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Highlights

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Good for

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Suggested visit:60 minutes

The square and its surroundings are a lively meeting center day and night, with cafés, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, art studios, antique and souvenir shops, and the handicrafts and arts (intellectual) market that opens on weekends.

According to Wikipedia

Ortaköy is a neighbourhood and quarter in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. It is built on slopes along a valley opening to the shore and lies on the Bosporus Strait. The quarter is made up of the Ortaköy and Mecidiye neighbourhoods, and Ortaköy Mosque is regarded as its symbol.

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At a glance

Type: mahalle
On the water body: Bosporus Strait
Area: 0.97 km²

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ortaköy sits within Beşiktaş, İstanbul. The toroti catalogue holds 92 described stops across İstanbul, 6 of them in Beşiktaş.

The nearest stop is Ortaköy Cami, 130 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 19 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ortaköy Cami130 m to the east Yıldız Saat Kulesi1.2 km to the west Beylerbeyi Sarayı1.3 km to the southeast İstanbul Deniz Müzesi1.8 km to the west Ihlamur Kasirlari2.1 km to the west Dolmabahçe Sarayı2.4 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Antalya19 km Istanbul – Ankara19 km Istanbul – Aydin19 km Istanbul – Balikesir19 km Istanbul – Bolu19 km Istanbul – Bursa19 km Istanbul – Denizli19 km Istanbul – Eskisehir19 km Istanbul – Izmir19 km Istanbul – Mugla19 km Istanbul – Nevsehir19 km Istanbul – Samsun19 km Istanbul – Trabzon19 km

Frequently asked

What is Ortaköy?: Ortaköy is a vibrant meeting point with its square and surroundings, filled with cafes, nightclubs, bars, and art workshops.
Where is Ortaköy?: Ortaköy is in Beşiktaş, İstanbul.
How long does it take to visit Ortaköy?: The suggested visit time for Ortaköy is about 60 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ortaköy?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ortaköy; the closest are Ortaköy Cami, Yıldız Saat Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Sarayı.
Is Ortaköy on the way anywhere, and which route?: Ortaköy lies 19 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.