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Area comparison
Beşiktaş vs Sarıyer: area comparison
The two areas at a glance
Istanbul
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş is a strong choice for buyers who want a central European-side home on the Bosphorus with metro and ferry links. It suits owner-occupiers, families and long-term owners; budget buyers and those wanting new gated compounds with gardens should look elsewhere.
60 homes currently on our site
Homes in Beşiktaş Beşiktaş area guide
Homes in Beşiktaş
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3+1 Residences for Sale at Kempinski Residences Balmumcu Ask The Price 3 bed · 206 m²
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5+1 Villa for Sale in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul with Bosphorus View Ask The Price 5 bed · 500 m²
Istanbul
Sarıyer
Sarıyer is a good place to buy for families, long-stay residents and villa or Bosphorus-view buyers who value forest, space and the upper Bosphorus villages. Maslak homes sit on the M2 metro; most coastal and inland areas depend on cars and ferries.
69 homes currently on our site
Homes in Sarıyer Sarıyer area guide
Homes in Sarıyer
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RAMS Park House Maslak Ask The Price 2 bed · 110 m²
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Villa in Tarabya with Bosphorus and Nature Views, Istanbul Ask The Price 6 bed · 795 m²
Key facts side by side
| Fact | Beşiktaş | Sarıyer |
|---|---|---|
| Location | European shore of the Bosphorus; borders Şişli to the west | Northern Bosphorus, from Rumelihisarı up to Rumelifeneri and the Black Sea coast; borders Beşiktaş, Kağıthane and Eyüpsultan |
| Side of the city | European side | European side |
| Main transport | M2, M6, M7 and M11 metro lines, F4 funicular, Şehir Hatları ferries | M2 metro (İTÜ-Ayazağa, Atatürk Oto Sanayi, Darüşşafaka, Hacıosman); Şehir Hatları ferries from Rumeli Kavağı, Sarıyer, Büyükdere, İstinye and Emirgan |
| Character | Bosphorus villages, Ottoman palaces, universities and the Levent office district | Business towers in Maslak, waterfront villages along the coast, forest and villa districts inland |
| Typical property | Apartments in older buildings and newer residence projects; a few villas and mansions | Residence apartments, Bosphorus-view flats and duplexes, villas in gated sites |
| Good for | Living in the city, families, long-term ownership, renting to professionals | Families, long-term living, people working in Maslak or Levent, buyers who want greenery and space |
Featured homes in Beşiktaş and Sarıyer
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş · İstanbul
Luxury Bosphorus Apartments for Sale in Ulus Istanbul
A 3-bedroom, 155 m² apartment in Ulus Tepe Konakları II, a low-rise project overlooking the Bosphorus in Ulus, with an indoor pool, spa, fitness centre and indoor parking.
3 bed · 2 bath · 155 m²
Beşiktaş · İstanbul
Bosphorus Mansion Apartment for Sale in Bebek 3.5+1 Renovated
A fully renovated 3.5+1 apartment of 165 m² in a historic yalı on the Bosphorus in Bebek, Istanbul, with a 70 m² living room, two bathrooms and a separate kitchen.
3 bed · 2 bath · 165 m²
Beşiktaş · İstanbul
Luxury 3+1 Residence for Sale in Four Seasons Etiler
A 3+1 residence with a private balcony at Four Seasons Private Residences Etiler, next to Akmerkez: 212 m² gross, 157 m² net, vacant, with indoor parking, pool and spa.
3 bed · 3 bath · 212 m²
Beşiktaş · İstanbul
Bosphorus Waterfront Apartment for Sale in Bebek Istanbul
Bosphorus waterfront 2+1 apartment in the historic İhsan Paşa Yalısı in Bebek, with 310 m² and a rare 180 m² private terrace overlooking the water.
2 bed · 1 bath · 310 m²
Sarıyer
Sarıyer · İstanbul
Panoramic Bosphorus View Apartment for Sale in Istanbul
A semi-furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, with panoramic Bosphorus views, 80 m² net area, an open-plan kitchen and full freehold title.
2 bed · 1 bath · 90 m²
Sarıyer · İstanbul
Bosphorus View Duplex for Sale in Yeniköy Istanbul
A Bosphorus-view garden duplex in Yeniköy, Istanbul, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 420 m² gross area, a private garden and high-end interiors.
4 bed · 4 bath · 420 m²
Sarıyer · İstanbul
Triplex Villa for Sale in Zekeriyaköy
Triplex 5+2 villa of 380 m² gross with a 250 m² garden in Zekeriyaköy, Istanbul, one of eight homes in the Köybaşı Villas community with a shared pool.
5 bed · 4 bath · 380 m²
Sarıyer · İstanbul
Modern Mansion For Sale In Istanbul Yeniköy Bosphorus
A detached waterfront mansion in Yeniköy on the Bosphorus: 320 m² over three floors on a 481 m² plot, with a 91 m² private dock and parking for three cars.
5 bed · 2 bath · 320 m²
More from each area guide
Beşiktaş
- Population
- 165,895 (TÜİK address-based register, 2025)
- Neighbourhoods
- 23 mahalle (Beşiktaş Municipality)
Sarıyer
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