Yıldız Park Grove

In Beşiktaş, which might be called the heart of Istanbul, right in the middle of the district, lies a forest free of crowds: Yıldız Park (Yıldız Korusu). For those who cannot leave Istanbul but want to catch their breath, it is like a secret passage into nature. If you are tired of the crowds, want some air and fancy a lovely breakfast facing the Bosphorus, head to Yıldız Park at the weekend, and not too late.

About Yıldız Park Grove

Yıldız Park, also known as Yıldız Grove, was known in the 1600s as the Kazancıoğlu Garden after the Kazancıoğlu family who owned it. Murad IV bought the garden as a gift for his daughter, and after the proclamation of the Republic it was leased from time to time to various operators and institutions. After the last contract ended in 1994, the Metropolitan Municipality opened it to the public.

The park contains important buildings such as the Yıldız Porcelain Factory, the Şale Pavilion, the Malta Pavilion and the Çadır (Tent) Pavilion. You can spend a day in the heart of nature, and at weekends you can have breakfast or a meal at the Malta and Çadır pavilions.

Breakfast Places and Prices in Yıldız Park

You can have breakfast in the pavilions inside Yıldız Park.

Malta Pavilion

Built in the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz with stone brought from Malta, the pavilion takes its name from it. Run by Beltur, it offers a cafeteria and restaurant.

With its impressive atmosphere, many people come to the park early, especially at weekends, to have breakfast inside the pavilion or outside with a view of the Bosphorus. Prices and service hours differ on weekdays and at weekends and are as follows;

Malta Pavilion Breakfast Prices and Hours

After breakfast time the pavilion works as a restaurant, serving dishes inspired by Ottoman palace cuisine in particular.

Çadır Pavilion

Built by Sultan Abdülaziz, the pavilion was used often after Sultan Abdülhamid moved from Dolmabahçe Palace to Yıldız Palace for security reasons. Today it offers a cafeteria and restaurant to visitors to Yıldız Park. The prices at the pavilion, known especially for its breakfast, are as follows;

Çadır Pavilion Breakfast Prices and Hours

Where Is Yıldız Park and How Do You Get There?

Located right in the centre of Beşiktaş, the park covers a large area stretching from the shore to Yıldız Technical University. Its entrance is between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, right on Çırağan Street. The entrance is about 1 kilometre from central Beşiktaş, and walking there under the centuries-old plane trees on Çırağan Street is a pleasure. So if you are coming by public transport, it is enough to get to Beşiktaş.

If you are coming by car, you can drive in through the same entrance. Drivers can also use the other gate on Palanga Street: from central Beşiktaş, head up towards Balmumcu and follow the Yıldız Park signs on Barbaros Boulevard. Entry to Yıldız Park is free.