Travel Guide to I Love Istanbul

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by navigating to the E-5 highway (D-100) which is one of the main highways in the Marmara region. Depending on your starting point, you can access the E-5 from various locations. Once on the E-5, head towards Istanbul. As you approach the city, look for signs directing you to Esenyurt. Take the exit toward Esenyurt and follow the road signs to Marmara Park. The destination 'I Love Istanbul' is located within the Marmara Park shopping mall in the Mevlana neighborhood of Esenyurt, specifically at Mevlana, Marmara Park, Beylicduzu, 34515 Esenyurt. Parking is available at the mall, and you may incur a parking fee, typically around 10-20 TL depending on the duration of your stay.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take the Metrobus, which is an efficient way to travel across Istanbul. Board the Metrobus at any station along the line that heads towards the Beylikdüzü-Söğütlüçeşme route. You will need to disembark at the Marmara Park stop. After getting off, follow the signs to the shopping mall. 'I Love Istanbul' is located inside the Marmara Park. Make sure to have an Istanbulkart (public transport card) which can be purchased at kiosks for about 50 TL and loaded with fare. The ride from central Istanbul to Marmara Park typically costs around 15 TL.