The Sahaflar Bazaar is open daily except on Sundays and during public or religious holidays, with the exception of smaller stores.
There are many other small bazaars and old shopping areas in Istanbul, such as; Kumkapi Fish market, Sariyer Fish Market, Beyoglu Flower & Food market (Cicek Pasaji), and so on. There are also weekly bazaars settled in every neighborhood of the city on one day of the week, frequented mostly by local people.
Istanbul has many ultra modern shopping malls with international and national brand names too, which fits today's world needs in every aspect. These are mainly located in the new part of the city close to residential or financial districts. Some of these modern shopping centers are: Akmerkez, Metro City, Kanyon, Galleria, Carousel, Olivium, Atrium, Capitol, Profilo, Mayadrom, Tepe Nautilus, Cevahir, Polcenter, Boyner, Carrefour, Bauhaus, Praktiker, Gotzen, Metro, Bricolage, etc.