Sarıyer district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Arıköy

Arıköy is a town in Sarıyer district, Istanbul, Turkey, home to about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 183 mosques & dargahs, 32 museums, 27 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Valide Dam (6 km), New Dam (6 km) and Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (7 km).

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Arıköy at a glance

Location
Sarıyer district, Istanbul, Turkey
Population
about 2,000
Coordinates
41.2304° N, 29.0042° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Arıköy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arıköy: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arıköy

183 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Ali Kethüda Camii (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arıköy

32 museums within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Sadberk Hanım Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arıköy

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Yoros Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arıköy

12 churches within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Saint Mary (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arıköy

12 parks within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Cüneyt Arkın Sanatçılar Parkı (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Arıköy

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arıköy. The closest is Rumeli Lighthouse (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Arıköy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arıköy
  2. 7 km Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı · nature spot, Sarıyer
  3. 3 km Valide Dam · dam, Sarıyer
  4. 1 km New Dam · dam, Sarıyer
  5. 2 km Atatürk Arboretum · lake, Sarıyer
  6. 8 km Ali Kethüda Camii · mosque or dargah, Sarıyer
  7. 10 km Back to Arıköy

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How to reach Arıköy

    All places near Arıköy by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arıköy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs183183Ali Kethüda Camii (10 km)
    Museums3232Sadberk Hanım Museum (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2727Yoros Castle (12 km)
    Churches1212Saint Mary (10 km)
    Parks1212Cüneyt Arkın Sanatçılar Parkı (21 km)
    Other attractions1111Yeniköy Sinagogu (17 km)
    Beaches & coast44Rumeli Lighthouse (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Valide Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Çamlıca Tepesi (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Emirgan Waterfall (18 km)

    Arıköy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arıköy?

    Valide Dam (dam, about 6 km), New Dam (dam, about 6 km), Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (nature spot, about 7 km), Atatürk Arboretum (lake, about 8 km), Ali Kethüda Camii (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Sadberk Hanım Museum (museum, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arıköy?

    291 places on Spotwander: 183 mosques & dargahs, 32 museums, 27 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arıköy?

    Ali Kethüda Camii, about 10 km by road; Büyükdere Camii (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Arıköy?

    Sadberk Hanım Museum, about 10 km by road; Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arıköy?

    Yoros Castle, about 12 km by road; Anadoluhisarı (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arıköy?

    Start in Arıköy, visit Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı, then Valide Dam, then New Dam, then Atatürk Arboretum, then Ali Kethüda Camii, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arıköy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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