Forum Istanbul Shopping Center | Stores List + Entertainment
If you are on the European side of Istanbul and near Bayrampaşa, don’t miss one of the biggest shopping malls in this city, with an area of 175,000 square meters. I suggest you read this article to the end to get to know my experience visiting Forum Istanbul Shopping Center, located in this neighborhood.
In this article, I will give you information about the list of stores, entertainment, restaurants, addresses, and the easiest way to access this shopping center to get complete information before going to Forum Istanbul.
List of Forum Istanbul stores
Table of Contents
- List of Forum Istanbul stores
- My experience visiting Forum Istanbul stores
- What products are sold at Forum Istanbul?
- My experience visiting Forum Istanbul restaurants
- Typical Food Types in Shopping Malls
- Forum Istanbul entertainment
- Forum Istanbul services
- Ways to access the Forum Istanbul and visiting hours
Below, I have prepared a table of the most important stores in the Forum Istanbul shopping center so that you can see at a glance whether your favorite brands have branches in this shopping center.
| Name of the brand | Location |
| ADIDAS | Floor: FF – 51 FF – 52 |
| B&G STORE | Floor: B1-033 |
| BERSHKA | Floor: FF – 77 A |
| BOSCH | Floor: GF-58A |
| D&R | Floor: BF – 44 |
| DEFACTO | Floor: GF -95 – 96 – 97 – 98 / FF- 76 – 77 |
| ECCO | Floor: FF – 118 |
| FLO | Floor: FF – 102 – 102A |
| G-LINGERIE | Floor: FF – 149-150 |
| GÜRGENÇLER | Floor: Kat 1 FF – 153 |
| IKEA | Floor: SS-02 |
| IPEKYOL | Floor: GF – 74 A |
| JACK JONES | Floor: FF – 120 – 120 A |
| KOTON | Floor: GF – 126 GF – 131 GF – 116 |
| L.C. WAIKIKI | Floor: BF – 002 |
| LG | Floor: GF42/3 |
| NIKE | Floor: GF-110 |
| PUMA | Floor: FF – 53 (Tadilatta) |
| SAMSUNG | Floor: GF – 64 |
| SKECHERS | Floor: FF – 155 |
| TURKCELL | Floor: GF – 38 |
| VAKIFLAR BANKASI ATM | Floor: FF – A8 |
| Xiomi Mi | Floor: FF-156 |
| ZARA | Floor: GF – 10 / FF – 131 – 80 |
To see this mall’s complete list of brands, you can visit the website forumistanbul.com.
My experience visiting Forum Istanbul stores
According to my experience, about 70% of the brands in this shopping center are Turkish, and about 30% are international brands with relatively higher prices due to import tariffs and taxes in Turkey.
During the time that I visited the three floors of this shopping center, I saw the sale of various products by 275 brands that were present in this shopping center. Unlike those in Emaar Mall, most of the brands in this mall are affordable and sell their products at low prices.
The point I should mention is that luxury brands such as Gucci and Dior do not have branches in this mall, and if you are looking to buy from super luxury brands, this is not the proper mall for you, but if you are looking to purchase from average brands at a fair price, the mall can be like a paradise for you.
What products are sold at Forum Istanbul?
| Product Category | Examples |
| Fashion | Clothing, shoes, accessories, sportswear, jewelry, watches |
| Electronics | Smartphones, computers, laptops, cameras, gaming consoles, electronics accessories |
| Home Goods | Furniture, home decor, kitchenware, textiles |
| Beauty and Personal Care | Cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, haircare, personal care items |
| Food and Beverages | Groceries, restaurant meals, cafe treats, fast food |
| Entertainment | Movies, games, books, toys |
| Others | Luggage, sports equipment, household appliances |
I shopped at several shops that had fair prices. For example, from the brand L.C. WAIKIKI, I bought a t-shirt with a Hawaiian design for 750 lira, which was worth it because it was of high quality. I also bought a pair of denim shorts from DEFACTO for 500 lira to wear on hot summer days.
My experience visiting Forum Istanbul restaurants
The time of my visit to this mall was at the end of the week, so when I went to the mall’s food court after shopping, I saw a lot of people eating there, so I didn’t find any place to sit there. I had to wait a while to find an empty seat to eat the food I ordered.
Many restaurants have branches in this shopping center; you can see the most popular ones in the following list:
| Name of the brand | Location |
| AFYON LOKUM ATÖLYESİ | GF 12 |
| BURGER KING | SF 51 |
| CHOCNETTE | FF – 172 A |
| COLD STONE CREAMERY | FF – 172 |
| DÜRÜMLE | SF – 76 |
| HARIBO | FF – 170 |
| KFC | SF – 74 |
| MAKARNAM | SF-98 |
| MC DONALDS | SF – 55 |
| STARBUCKS | GF-90/91 |
| TERRA PİZZA | SF-56 |
| USTA PİDECİ | SF-52 |
| ZİYAFE KAYSERİ MUTFAĞI | SF-77 |
I bought a pizza from TERRA PIZZA restaurant for 300 lire for dinner and ate it alone. The food quality was good; I rate it 8 out of 10.
Typical Food Types in Shopping Malls
| Cuisine Type | Common Dishes |
| Turkish | Kebabs (doner, iskender), pide, gozleme, menemen, kofte |
| International Fast Food | Burgers, pizza, fried chicken, french fries, pasta, salads |
| World Cuisine | Sushi, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, American |
| Sweet Treats | Ice cream, pastries, cakes, chocolates, coffee, tea |
Forum Istanbul entertainment
This shopping center has different sections, the most interesting of which is the aquarium section because big sharks are kept in this aquarium, which is very enjoyable to watch.
Below, you can see a list of entertainment that is available in this shopping center:
- Jurassic Park
- Legoland
- Cinemaximum Movie Theaters
- Funlab Entertainment World
- Atlantis Bowling
- Tiox Entertainment Center
- Flyride Helicopter Simulation
- Sand Castle apart from large-scale and tailor-made playgrounds
Forum Istanbul services
Below, you can see a list of services that this shopping center offers:
| Family Rooms | Payphones |
| ATMs | Baby Care Rooms |
| Help Desk | Services for the Disabled |
| Forum Taxi | Wi-fi Service |
| Lost Property | Prayer Room |
| Free Parking | Children Wristban |
| Powerbank | WC |
Ways to access the Forum Istanbul and visiting hours
I used a private car to get to this shopping center because I knew that this mall has free parking for 3 hours, but if you don’t want to go to this mall with a private car, the best option is to use the subway.
To get to this mall by metro, you must take one of the M1A or M1B lines, get off the metro at Kocatepe station, and walk to this mall in a few minutes.
This shopping center is open every day from 10 am to 10 pm, and you can visit it.
Address: Kocatepe, Paşa Cd, 34045 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye
All Things Considered
I strongly recommend you visit this shopping center because it is one of the most beautiful and extensive in Istanbul, and you can find everything you need.
If you go to this mall, try to buy only from Turkish brands because these brands have fair prices, and it is worth buying from them.
