Residential & local · Emerging District
💰 AffordableA compact, residential European side district with a strong local identity — well-connected by metro, extremely affordable, and far off the expat radar in the best possible way.
Smileys is an application-based community. Apply once, attend everything.
New events are added weekly — check back soon.
Explore other neighborhoodsUnpretentious lokanta restaurants in the district centre serving rotating daily menus of traditional Turkish food at rock-bottom prices.
Güngören Merkez, İstanbulThe Merter border of Güngören has excellent börek and pastry shops popular with morning commuters.
Merter, GüngörenA lively weekly street market with fresh produce, clothing, and budget household goods. Very local and very busy.
Güngören, İstanbulLocal tea houses and small cafés around the district centre — inexpensive and frequented by the neighbourhood's residents.
Güngören Merkez, İstanbul
