Situated on the northern end of the Golden North, Galata is one of the oldest areas of Istanbul; and often regarded as the city’s trendiest hub. A once walled-in city, Galata offers innumerable dining, shopping and entertaining options, and is the perfect base if an all-rounded holiday is what you have in mind. While the suburb is the renowned home of international designer boutiques, it is also the springboard of some of Turkey’s most exciting couturiers. Stay in one of our Galata holiday rentals, and get your Istanbul flair fix with our guide to the very best Turkish designer shops around. Lãl, 14 Camekan Sokak We absolutely love Lãl! Offering a great glimpse into what is a rather alternative fashion culture, this boutique offers unique leather accessories (think belts, hats & handbags), all detailed using items some may consider junkyard left-overs. We, on the other hand, think the collections here are wearable art pieces, and certainly items you will not find anywhere else. Broken tiles, shattered coloured glass and cut off metal pipes adorn most pieces. Our beloved Lãl items have proven to be many a conversation starter back home, and always for the right reasons. This boutique also specializes in ...