Haydarpaşa Station
A historic railway station on the Kadıköy waterfront, opened in 1908; restoration is under way.
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Asian Side · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
From the Kadıköy ferry, to see the city’s best-known railway station from the water.
Short History
Construction began on 30 May 1906 under Sultan Abdülhamid II and the station entered service in 1908; it was designed by the German architects Otto Ritter and Helmuth Cuno. After a fire broke out on its roof on 28 November 2010, it was taken into restoration. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism postponed the opening of the first phase, planned as a culture and arts venue, to 2027 (September 2026).
About
Haydarpaşa Station stands right by the sea in Kadıköy, with its corner towers and long stone façade. It is clearly seen from the ferries running from Karaköy and Eminönü to Kadıköy.
What to know before visiting
How to get here from Meşale
We have not yet checked a public-transport route to this place on the ground. The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
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Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 3.5 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Asian Side
- Hours
- Under restoration — seen from outside
- Ticket
- Seen from outside
Highlights
- Stone façade facing the sea
- Corner towers
- Seen from the ferry
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Source & Freshness
- Source:
- Kültür Envanteri
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- Last checked:
- November 8, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.