Area comparison
Üsküdar vs Kadıköy: area comparison
The two areas at a glance
Istanbul
Üsküdar
Üsküdar suits buyers who want to live on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in an established, family-oriented district with Marmaray, the M5 metro and ferries to the European side. It is less suited to buyers seeking beaches, nightlife or cheap new-build flats.
21 homes currently on our site
Homes in Üsküdar Üsküdar area guide
Homes in Üsküdar
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Boğaz Çamlıca – Luxury Residences with Panoramic Bosphorus View Ask The Price 4 bed · 350 m²
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Historic Waterfront Mansion for Sale with Bosphorus View Ask The Price 3 bed
Istanbul
Kadıköy
Kadıköy is a good buy for people who want city life on Istanbul's Asian side, with ferries, the M4 metro, a long seafront and Bağdat Avenue. It suits owner-occupiers, families and buyers letting to students and professionals; those wanting Bosphorus views or gardens should look elsewhere.
7 homes currently on our site
Homes in Kadıköy Kadıköy area guide
Homes in Kadıköy
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Luxury residences for sale in central location in Istanbul Göztepe Ask The Price 1 bed · 75 m²
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Luxury flats for sale in Istanbul Kadıköy Ask The Price 2 bed · 191 m²
Key facts side by side
| Fact | Üsküdar | Kadıköy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asian shore of the Bosphorus; borders Beykoz, Ümraniye, Ataşehir and Kadıköy | Bordered by Üsküdar and Ataşehir to the north, Maltepe to the east, the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea to the west and south |
| Side of the city | Anatolian (Asian) side | Asian (Anatolian) side |
| Main transport | Marmaray rail, M5 metro, Şehir Hatları ferries, Metrobüs stop at Altunizade | M4 metro, Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi, T3 tram, Şehir Hatları ferries |
| Character | Historic, residential, many mosques and Ottoman landmarks, Bosphorus villages along the shore | Old market centre, seafront parks, Bağdat Avenue, university and football culture |
| Typical property | Apartments in older buildings and new compounds; a few villas and mansions on the Bosphorus slopes | Apartments, older blocks and new residence projects |
| Good for | Family living, long-term residence, Bosphorus-view homes with city access | Living on the Asian side, families, letting to students and professionals |
Featured homes in Üsküdar and Kadıköy
Üsküdar
Üsküdar · İstanbul
Viridis Çengelköy Residences
An apartment of 102 m² gross in Viridis Çengelköy Residences, Istanbul. Contact TFF for plans, current availability and a viewing.
1 bed · 1 bath · 102 m²
Üsküdar · İstanbul
Ultra Luxury Designed Mansion for Sale in Beylerbeyi, Istanbul with Stunning Bosphorus View and Large Garden
An unused, four-bedroom mansion of 290 m² gross in Beylerbeyi, Istanbul, with Bosphorus views, a private lift, a large garden and a 2-car garage.
4 bed · 2 bath · 290 m²
Üsküdar · İstanbul
Litus Istanbul Apartments
Two-bedroom apartment of 160 m² gross in Litus Istanbul on Kısıklı Street, Altunizade: 98 homes in low-rise blocks with an indoor pool and fitness centre.
2 bed · 2 bath · 160 m²
Üsküdar · İstanbul
Nefes Çengelköy Project For Sale
A 2+1 apartment of 70 m² in Nefes Çengelköy, a 60-unit project with Bosphorus views on the Asian side of Istanbul, with 100 parking spaces.
2 bed · 1 bath · 70 m²
Kadıköy
Kadıköy · İstanbul
Altower Project - Kadıköy/İstanbul - For Sale
A 1+1 apartment of about 75 m² in Altower, Kadıköy, a residence combining hotel-style services and smart-home technology with a gym, indoor pool and spa of over 1,000 m².
1 bed · 2 bath · 75 m²
Kadıköy · İstanbul
Sur Yapı Excellence Koşuyolu - For Sale - Kadıköy/İstanbul
A 1+1 apartment of 69 m² gross in Sur Yapı Excellence Koşuyolu, Kadıköy, beside the D-100 and about 650 m from Acıbadem metro, with smart home systems.
1 bed · 1 bath · 69 m²
Kadıköy · İstanbul
Koşuyolu Koru Project - Kadıköy İstanbul For Sale
Ready-to-move apartments in Koşuyolu Koru, Kadıköy: 196 units from 2+1 to 6+2 (185–559 m²), title deeds ready, with pools and a fitness centre.
1 bed · 1 bath
Kadıköy · İstanbul
Mina Towers İstanbul Homes Fikirtepe/Kadıköy Göztepe For Sale
A 1-bedroom home in Mina Towers, Fikirtepe, Kadıköy: six 24-storey towers by Başaran Holding with rooftop pools, sea and Islands views and 24/7 security.
1 bed · 1 bath
More from each area guide
Üsküdar
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Kadıköy
- Area and neighbourhoods
- 25.20 km², 21 mahalle (Kadıköy Municipality)
- Population
- 458,573 (TÜİK address-based register, 2025)