Eleni Vintage Galata — Local services in Beyoğlu

I walked into the shop thinking I was meeting a friendly, trustworthy person — she asked about my work, we shared a little conversation, and I genuinely let my guard down. On the sale table, items were clearly marked at 250 lira each. I ended up paying 2,000 lira ($66.70) for three pieces that are cheap, plated copper, and frankly smell unpleasant. She took advantage of my trust and kindness. I shared personal details thinking we were having a genuine connection, only to be ripped off. This is not just disappointing — it’s manipulative, and she should be ashamed of herself. Consider carefully before purchasing anything here and don’t buy her “kindness.” Now I see why she could afford $6000 a tooth for implants. Disgusting behavior!! I should’ve thrown this worthless jewellery back inside! Don’t believe ANY of her excuses.. oh and the smiling cash only says with a grin was a...

Stumbled into Eleni Vintage in Galta. It was the best accident that happened during my time in Istanbul. Not only is it an incredible shop filled with pieces each having such an incredible history and stories, but the people who work here, including Eleni and Mahmut who I had the opportunity to meet, are some of the kindest and most hospitable people! I got an incredible vintage 1930's Prada bag, another 1950's bag and a leather jacket, and my friends and I were invited to spend the evening with Eleni and friends for Turkish Republic Day. So excited to plan my next trip to Istanbul in the future and visit...

With the mystical backdrop of Galata Tower you step down into an alluring, petite shop. A consummate of vintage charm fills the space with smells and textures of times gone by. Imagine the presence of souls that owned these items, enticing you to try on a garment. Alchemy of transmuting previously loved items into vogue. Mahmut is entrancing and alluring with his courteous conduct and Eleni's presence is like art...the perfect finish to a...