Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece: West Istanbul Between the Metrobus and the Sea

In short

Beylikdüzü is a modern residential district on the western European side of Istanbul, with many housing complexes and the terminus of the Metrobus line that links it to the city centre. Büyükçekmece lies further west on the Sea of Marmara coast and its lake, with a quieter feel and houses and villas alongside the complexes. Prices in both are lower than in central districts and supply is large, so the choice depends on proximity to transport, the quality of the complex, the year of construction and the neighbourhood's status for foreigners' residence permits.

Written by Mohammed Bukhari, Real estate consultant

Last reviewed October 7, 2026

West Istanbul is where the city has expanded over the last twenty years: housing complexes with pools and gardens, prices lower than in the centre, and a coastline on the Sea of Marmara. Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece are among the areas our clients ask about most there.

Beylikdüzü

A relatively new district on the D-100 highway, stretching down to the Marmara coast.

The Metrobus: the district has the last stop of the Metrobus line, which crosses the city to the Asian side and is the area's daily lifeline.
Complexes: a large number of residential complexes with facilities, most built in the last two decades.
Services: markets, shopping centres, schools, private hospitals and the TÜYAP exhibition centre.
The coast: a seafront promenade and parks.

Büyükçekmece

Further west, between the Sea of Marmara and Lake Büyükçekmece, crossed by the historic Mimar Sinan Bridge.

Character: quieter and less dense, with a long coastline.
Options: modern complexes, houses and villas, and summer apartments on the coast.
Distance: further from the centre, with greater reliance on a car.

Quick comparison

For public transport: Beylikdüzü, thanks to the Metrobus.
For peace and the coast: Büyükçekmece.
For family rentals: Beylikdüzü, because of strong demand around the Metrobus and the shops.
For villas and houses: Büyükçekmece.

What to watch out for

Year of construction and the ground

Istanbul is an earthquake city, and build quality matters more than the view or the facilities. Choose a building constructed to modern regulations and ask about the soil report. See the earthquake building safety guide.

Closed neighbourhoods

Some West Istanbul neighbourhoods are closed to new address registrations by foreigners, and the list changes. If a residence permit is your goal, check before you buy. See the guide to closed neighbourhoods.

Large supply

The sheer number of projects means reselling takes time, and the price is set by the quality of the complex and its proximity to the Metrobus. Do not buy just because the price per square metre is low.

Maintenance fees

Complexes with full facilities charge monthly fees that affect your return. See the maintenance fees guide.

Who does each suit?

Beylikdüzü: families who rely on public transport, and investors in family rentals.
Büyükçekmece: those who want peace, the coast and villas, and who have a car.

In short

West Istanbul gives you space and facilities for less than the centre, but choosing well takes care: proximity to the Metrobus, the year of construction, the management of the complex, and the neighbourhood's status for foreigners' residence permits. For the wider picture, read the Istanbul prices guide.

Browse properties in Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece, or contact us for a tour of the complexes.