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Public toilets and facilities in Istanbul

Public facilities in Istanbul: 1,322 benches and picnic tables, 240 water fountains and refill points, 532 public toilets, 17 bike pumps and 1 food stand.

Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
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Photo: Arild Vågen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
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Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Galata Tower
Galata Tower
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Photo: A.Savin · Wikimedia Commons · FALView the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Top 20 pitstops in Istanbul

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Water point

  • 3

    Water point

  • 4

    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Public toilet · Free · Wheelchair accessible

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Public toilet · Paid (card) · Limited opening hours

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Water point · Drinking fountain

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    Water point

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    Public toilet

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    Bench · Nature / park

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    Bench · Nature / park

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet

  • 19

    Water point

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    Public toilet

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Towns in Istanbul

16 towns have a page of their own. Most facilities are in Fatih, Kadıköy and Sarıyer.

Points of interest in Istanbul

Discover 193 points of interest in Istanbul; at many of them the app plays an audio story of about two minutes.

Hagia Sophia
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Hagia Sophia

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Photo: Arild Vågen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Topkapı Palace
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Topkapı Palace

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Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Galata Tower
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Galata Tower

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Photo: A.Savin · Wikimedia Commons · FALView the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Blue Mosque
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Blue Mosque

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Photo: Moonik · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Grand Bazaar
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Grand Bazaar

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Photo: Masygreen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Hagia Sophia on the spot with the app

All 193 attractions in Istanbul ›
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Public toilets in Istanbul

532 public toilets in Istanbul. Most are in Fatih (79), Üsküdar (38) and Arnavutköy (35).

  • 129wheelchair accessible
  • 69free
  • 65limited opening hours
  • 25baby changing table
  • Fatih79
  • Üsküdar38
  • Arnavutköy35
  • Bakırköy35
  • Sarıyer29
  • Kadıköy28
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Water fountains and refill points in Istanbul

240 water fountains and refill points in Istanbul. Most are in Çatalca (50), Silivri (44) and Fatih (37).

  • Çatalca50 water fountains and refill points
  • Silivri44 water fountains and refill points
  • Fatih37 water fountains and refill points
  • Arnavutköy15 water fountains and refill points
  • Sarıyer13 water fountains and refill points
  • Beyoğlu12 water fountains and refill points
  • 19drinking fountain
  • 17tap (hand-operated)
  • 5fits a bottle
  • 2wheelchair accessible
All 240 water fountains and refill points on the map →

Benches and picnic tables in Istanbul

1,322 benches and picnic tables in Istanbul. Most are in Kadıköy (173), Sarıyer (151) and Fatih (146).

  • 173in Kadıköy
  • 151in Sarıyer
  • 146in Fatih
  • 91in Ataşehir
  • 623with backrest
  • 579nature / park
  • 283wooden
  • 134without backrest
All 1,322 benches and picnic tables on the map →

Bike pumps in Istanbul

17 bike pumps in Istanbul. Most are in Sarıyer (3), Fatih (1) and Kadıköy (1).

  • 3full repair stand
  • 3tools available
  • 1free
  • Sarıyer3
  • Fatih1
  • Kadıköy1
  • Beyoğlu1
  • Beşiktaş1
  • Bakırköy1
All 17 bike pumps on the map →

Honesty boxes and farm vending machines in Istanbul

1 food stand in Istanbul. Most are in Silivri (1).

  • 1food
  • 1vending machine
  • 1other products
  • Silivri1
All 1 honesty boxes and farm vending machines on the map →

More about Istanbul

In Istanbul you will find 1,322 benches and picnic tables, 240 water fountains and refill points, 532 public toilets, 17 bike pumps and 1 food stand.

16 towns have their own page; most spots are in Fatih, Kadıköy and Sarıyer.

The spots come from OpenStreetMap and are added to by users of the Outdoor Pitstop app, with new spots, photos and reviews. Updated on 5 November 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How many facilities are there in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the Outdoor Pitstop map has 1,322 benches and picnic tables, 240 water fountains and refill points, 532 public toilets, 17 bike pumps and 1 food stand.

Are there public toilets in Istanbul?

Yes, the map has 532 public toilets in Istanbul.

Are there water fountains and refill points in Istanbul?

Yes, the map has 240 water fountains and refill points in Istanbul.

Where in Istanbul are the most facilities?

In Fatih (263), Kadıköy (205) and Sarıyer (196).

What is there to see in Istanbul?

Points of interest in Istanbul include Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and Galata Tower.

How do I find facilities nearby while I am out?

The Outdoor Pitstop app for iPhone and Android shows all facilities around you on the map and takes you there.

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