Şişli is an affluent area with upscale hotels, fashion boutiques, and shopping centers including the Istanbul Cevahir mall. It is also considered one of the most posh areas to live in. Chic restaurants serve European and global cuisine, and cocktail bars cluster on and around Halaskargazi Street. The Atatürk Museum displays documents and mementos in the house where Turkey’s first president lived, while the imperial Ottoman Ihlamur Kasrı palace is known for its peaceful gardens. 

The nearest train station is just 7 minutes walking distance and the international airport at 40 minutes driving distance.