Koşuyolu District, besides being filled with lush green streets, is an open-air reservoir of fresh air thanks to the breezes blowing from Çamlıca Hill, Validebağ Grove, and the Marmara Sea. With its detached houses and low-rise buildings, Koşuyolu has for years taught children how to play in the garden, climb trees, and enjoy neighborly relations. Although its appearance and house types have changed over time, it remains quiet, peaceful, comfortable, civilized, and safe.
On the other hand, with its villas hosting small and medium-sized companies, it resembles the old Etiler & Levent. With over 100 cafés and restaurants, it competes with the neighborhoods of Bağdat Avenue. Directors seeking the charm of an authentic neighborhood atmosphere often prefer it as a filming location for TV series.
The first films of the unforgettable Turkish classic Hababam Sınıfı were shot at the Adile Sultan Pavilion, which is next to the neighborhood. Villa Valide, located in Validebağ in the most distinguished district of Kadıköy, Koşuyolu, is just 5 minutes away from Kadıköy and Üsküdar by bus or minibus. It is within a 10-minute walking distance to Marmaray, which allows fast and easy access to the European side—Sirkeci, Eminönü, Yenikapı IDO terminal, and Sultanahmet. Through Marmaray, you can also easily reach Ünalan Metrobus station, as well as Kozyatağı, Bostancı IDO terminal, Kartal, and Pendik via metro connections.
