Correct POSTE RESTANTE address Istanbul | Turkey - Lonely Planet Forum

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Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:27:42 +0000

What is the best address for Poste Restante parcel in Istanbul?

Is there likely to be any problems with customs?

I know this question has been asked before and sorry to repeat but want to check on a current address to send large parcel to Istanbul for person travelling on a motorbike and stopping in Istanbul to do repairs. The parcel will contain bike parts, some clothing and some documents and will be sent express post (yes it's horribly expensive). He doesn't have anywhere to stay yet but it will likely be on the cheaper/backpacker part of town - Sirkeci or Sultanahmet maybe? Transport though won't be a problem. It's more important to be able to easily collect.

I have tried google but sites that I found are either old or not translatable.

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Edited by whenwecan

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Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:18:56 +0000

The main parcel and post restante office is in...Sirkeci.How convenient is that? :)and it is a few minutes walk from Sirkeci tram stop.
The address is-
PTT Baş Müdürlüğü,
Hobyar Mahallesi,
Yeni Postane Caddesi No.25,
Sirkeci,Istanbul.
I guess you know to mark it clearly post restante.Customs...I don't know.If everything is clearly listed then no,it shouldn't be a problem but in any country customs department are a funny bunch aren't they?

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Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:39:36 +0000

In response to #1

Thanks you so very much - that is really helpful. When you're paying more than $100 for postage, you want to be really sure that it will get to the right place!

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Sat, 23 Apr 2016 01:01:51 +0000

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