BEST PARKS AT THE ASIAN SIDE OF ISTANBUL

We’ve listed the best parklands at Istanbul’s Asian Side. You can have the freshest air in town while you’re hanging at those parks. Go and relax!

5- DEDEOĞLU PARKI

You can have cool time with your family or friends in this parkland. The choices for here could be having a picnic, playing basketball and for sure walking or jogging in this park’s special hiking trail.

4- GÖZTEPE 60. YIL PARKI

This parkland had a renovation lately and now it gets 5 stars from locals. It is like a heaven for kids now with its great playgrounds. While you’re walking or jogging in here, kids would be playing with joy at their playgrounds.

3- MODA PARKI

You can see many different kind of people from every age at this park which is enjoyable.

In front of a beautiful sea view you can enjoy walking or jogging at this parkland. If you have kids they also will enjoy the great playing grounds in here.

2- KALAMIŞ PARKI

Kalamış Park is one of the best parklands at Kadıköy district.

With its renewed style it is more cozy and makes you wanna go this park every day for having great time. You can fill your lungs with fresh air while walking in here.

You also have the chance to drink coffee or tea in front of a great sea view.

1- DALYAN PARKI

Opened at the year 2005, this park has called as Central Park of Istanbul. It is located at Caddebostan seashore.

Not just the Asian side folk is coming here, also people from the European side of Istanbul is coming to this park to spend time. You can cycle, jog or have romantic walks with your lovers in this park.

YAZAR: M. GÖKHAN MEMİŞ

BEST OUTDOOR POOLS ON THE ASIAN SIDE

If you’re on the Asian side, too lazy to cross the bridge – or don’t feel like pouring in all that much money to Çırağan Palace’s pool, here’s the list for the best pools of Istanbul on the Asian side y’all!!

6- DALYAN CLUB

You could lie on the grass to show your abs or get in the pool for a nice dip. You do not need to be a member to use Dalyan Club’s facilities.

5- HILLSIDE CITY CLUB – TRIO

You may use the pool even if you’re not a member of the Hillside City Club. There’s not much of a view and it’s not by the sea but it’s semi-olympic and quite hip  The biggest problem is; it’s not easy to find a place for your car at the parking area.

4- BÜYÜK CLUB (CERCLE D’ORIENT)

Büyük Kulüp’s pool is actually by the seaside but the wall that gets in keeps the view to the restaurant-goes above. Beyond the wall is Büyük Kulüp İskele a great beach club by day, and the youngest and hippest spot of the club by night. As it may get crowded, the service may slow down at times – but try the döner if you’re there.

3- ISTANBUL YELKEN CLUB

You may swim in the sea or dip in the pool filled with sea-water, the choice is yours. Just don’t miss the sunset!

2- FENERBAHÇE SPORTS CLUB FARUK ILGAZ SOCIAL FACILITIES

Everything we could say for İstanbul Yelken Club could also be said for the Faruk Ilgaz facilities: the sea is great, the pool with the sea-water is great and the sunset is amazing! For us, these two places are at a draw!

1- MODA DENİZ CLUB

With its salt-water pool, its sunset, its pier with access to the sea, its impeccable service and its raft in the midst of the sea where you can have tea (how cool is that, really?) and its weekend parties, Moda Deniz Kulübü’s poolside places itself at the top of our list. If you’re not a member, you should make friends with someone who is 

Yazar: DENIZ GÖZLER ÖZENÇ

BEST PRIVATE GIRL DORMITORIES ON THE ASIAN SIDE

“Istanbul” is a beautiful city as well it is frightening. If you live in Istanbul you’ll have many opportunities for everything but also you’ll face with many challenges. Thus we prepared a list for you to help your accommodation. If you’re coming to Istanbul to study, try those dorms you won’t get regret! Dormitories for female students on the Asian Side of Istanbul;

5- YAŞAM GIRL STUDENT DORMITORY

Wanna feel yourself like you’re at home? Then here is the best dorm for you, like a family house, cosy and warm.

4- PRIVATE NİLÜFER GÖKAY HIGH EDUCATION GIRL STUDENT DORMITORY

“If I’d be living in Istanbul, I need a great view of Istanbul!” – Do you agree with it? If yes, then this dorm should be your living place. It has a great view of Princes’ Islands, whenever you get bored from your studies just go up to the cafe and watch the great view!

3- ÇAMLIKÖŞK GIRL STUDENT DORMITORY

Opened this year with full opportunities; central located, beautiful rooms and many more…

2- MODA GIRL STUDENT DORMITORY

If you want to live in a modern designed cool place with a garden at Moda district then welcome to your new home!

1- MOZAİK GIRL STUDENT DORMITORY

You’ll love the cute and modern design of this dorm!

Yazar: SEMA KAVASLAR

BEST PRIVATE MALE DORMITORIES ON THE ASIAN SIDE

“Istanbul” is a beautiful city as well it is frightening. If you live in Istanbul you’ll have many opportunities for everything but also you’ll face with many challenges. Thus we prepared a list for you to help about your accommodation.

If you’re coming to Istanbul to study, try those dorms you won’t get regret!

5- PRIVATE ARI MALE DORMITORY ATAŞEHİR

Located in Ataşehir this dorm has the home comfort. They have a fitness and laundry room and and many more services that a student can need.

4- PRIVATE ARI MALE DORMITORY KADIKOY

Private Arı Male Dormitory’s quality and convenience will make you feel good. Also it is in the center of Kadıköy and near everywhere which is really a cool thing in Istanbul!

3- ALPER STUDENT MALE DORMITORY

Alper Student Dormitory, offers both comfortable and pleasant environment for you, from time to time they organize activities which lets students to socialize!

2- KADIKOY ACADEMY MALE DORMITORY

In the center of Kadıkoy, you can feel yourself better than at home in this dormitory.

1- PRIVATE ÇETİNKAYA MALE STUDENT DORMITORY

There are many great services and options, it’s lucky to staying in here.

ISTANBUL’S UNIVERSITIES ON THE ASIAN SIDE

ISTANBUL’S UNIVERSITIES ON THE ASIAN SIDE

“Istanbul” is a beautiful city as well it is frightening. If you live in Istanbul you’ll have many opportunities for everything but also you’ll face with many challenges. Studying in Istanbul would be a really great life-time experience for everyone which is priceless! We decided to contribute a guide about Istanbul’s universities to help students. Started from the universities located in Istanbul’s Asian Side – this list will be continued with alphabetic order – here is the initial five universities;

5- ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY

Introduced itself as “the new generation public university in Istanbul” is quite ambitious!

After opening many a foundation universities in Istanbul, a new state university makes people curious and excited.

4- IŞIK UNIVERSITY

Işık University’s main campus is outside of the city but is at the seaside with a great campus life. The education’s quality is also great.

3- GEDİK UNIVERSITY

Follow them from social media even if you are from this university or not cause they are good and funny at their social media channels.

2- DOĞUŞ UNIVERSITY

Maybe the university’s campuses are not that big but they have a cool advantage cause the campuses are nearby to the public transportations’ stations.

1- ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY

Acıbadem University’s campus is loved by everyone especially by its students. They say its education is also good!

YAZAR: SEMA KAVASLAR