Kandilli

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Üsküdar · Asian side · Updated 2026

A green, breezy headland on the Asian Bosphorus known for its observatory and grand wooden yalı mansions.

What to see

Kandilli Observatory
Historic Bosphorus yalı
Quiet coastal lanes

Where it is

Kandilli is a neighbourhood of Üsküdar, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Üsküdar live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Kandilli.