Area Guide · Istanbul European Side
Ataköy, Istanbul
Established seafront prestige with a marina and malls.
Ataköy is a long-established coastal district on the European side, with its marina, its waterfront residences and the city's retail and business core close by. It is a settled, prestige address on the Marmara.
The seafront position and the marina keep it in steady demand, from residents and investors alike.
Why Ataköy
What defines the district
Marina and coast
A large marina and Marmara seafront define the district's lifestyle.
Retail and leisure
Major shopping and leisure destinations sit within the district.
Central and coastal
Close to the old city, the coastal road and the business core.
Prestige stock
Established high-specification residences with sea views.
Getting around
Connectivity
- On the Marmara coastal road, Metrobüs and metro links.
- Close to the city centre and the historic peninsula.
- Quick coastal access westward toward the airport.
Who it suits. Anyone wanting an established seafront address, with the marina on one side and the city close on the other.
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