This is a great place. I came here with my aunt and…read more she loved Madame Coco. I really recommend this place if you are looking for soap, clothes, rugs, perfumes, or even jewelry. Great place, highly recommend it. ;)

I did a walking tour in Istanbul. Our last stop was at the Grand Bazaar. I have been told that it…read moreis the largest market in the city. It's huge! You can easily get lost looking at a ton of merchandise. I bought M&M's cell phone cases. I also got Turkish tea. You can score pretty decent deals. If you need to bring back gifts, this place is for you. It does get busy. Pack patience with you! (106)

This place is a haggler's dream. I remember my visit so vividly. From the Turkish delight samples…read moreand gentleman pushing free apple tea to the comical haggling and beautiful scarves. This is *the* grand bazaar often credited fir today's modern mall concept. The energy is buzzing in every nook and cranny of the grand bazaar and you could easily lose yourself in the abundance of colorful stalls selling nearly everything under the sun- but most importantly, artistic Turkish treasures like rugs, lighting, scarves, etc. A few other notables that will mark this experience in your memory forevermore: -The beautiful call to prayer playing over the speakers throughout the hallways -the Grand Bazaar is located conveniently not too far from the spice bazaar (another great stop for treasures and smells) Don't be shy! Bartering is part of the experience and if you work at it, you're in for some deals and fun. (Note that bartering is part of the Turkish culture and almost like a sport in the Grand Bazaar).

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BUYER BEWARE!!! This place will scam you big time! This is a total racket in Turkey. They sat us…read moredown, brought in this you lady who demonstrated making hand-knotted rugs and told us the rugs they showed us were handmade. I bought a 6 X 9 rug for $2500. When it arrived, it wasn't the rug I chose, but a 4 X 6 rug. I told them it wasn't the right rug or size and they tried to accuse me of changing my mind, suggesting I was lying about it not being the correct rug. I disputed the charge and they finally agreed to send me the correct sized rug. I received the rug and felt the need to confirm that it was handmade. I consulted a very reputable local rug dealer and my suspicions were confirmed, it was NOT handmade!!! It was machine made and not worth $2500!!! Mr. Melik told us that if the sheen of the rug changes when looking at it from one end to the other, that means it is handmade. This is a complete lie!!! Do NOT deal with these people!!! Lesson learned!!!