Ordu is a Black Sea city on Turkey's northern coast, famed as the hazelnut capital of the world and celebrated for its lush green hills, ancient history, and stunning coastal scenery.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Ordu Hazelnut Market & Street Vendors
Turkey's leading hazelnut province; buy fresh-roasted, raw, and oil from street vendors; far cheaper than Istanbul tourist shops; vacuum-packed formats available for travel
Where: City center, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00; best selection August–October (post-harvest)
Taşbaşı Bazaar & Cultural Arts Market
Artisan stalls within the Taşbaşı cultural complex; local ceramics, handwoven textiles, copperwork and Black Sea crafts; also hazelnut gift sets
Where: Taşbaşı, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00; closed Monday
Ordu Covered Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
Traditional covered market; textiles, spices, herbs, local cheese, copper goods; bargaining accepted and expected
Where: Şarkiye, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–19:30; Sunday limited hours 10:00–17:00
Sırrı Paşa Street Boutique Shops
Historic Ottoman-era shopping street; boutique fashion, local crafts, homeware and jewellery; good backdrop for window shopping and café breaks
Where: Şarkiye, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–20:00; Sunday 11:00–18:00
İdealist Alışveriş Merkezi
Main shopping mall in Ordu; fashion brands, supermarket, food court, cinema; practical for everyday needs and rain-day shopping
Where: Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–22:00
CarrefourSA Ordu
Large supermarket; best place to stock up on affordable hazelnut products, local cheeses, Black Sea herbs, and regional food for gifts
Where: Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Daily 09:00–22:00
Ordu Fish Market (Balık Hali)
Fresh Black Sea catch daily; prices direct from fishermen; atmosphere best at dawn during anchovy season (October–March); can negotiate bulk purchase
Where: Harbour area, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Daily 05:00–12:00 (busiest 05:00–09:00 when boats arrive with catch)
Ordu Spice & Herb Stalls
Black Sea herb teas (ısırgan, ıhlamur, kekik); dried anchovy fillets; locally dried hazelnut-leaf tea; oregano from Black Sea hillsides
Where: Covered Bazaar area, Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–19:00
Saray Pastanesi (Ordu Hazelnut Sweets)
Local pastry chain; best hazelnut baklava, hazelnut chocolate truffles and gift-boxed sweets in Ordu — ideal as edible souvenirs
Where: Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Daily 07:00–22:00
Kırsal El Sanatları (Rural Handicrafts Shop)
Authentic Black Sea region handicrafts; handwoven kilims, copper coffee sets, wooden carvings and local pottery — genuinely locally produced, not imports
Where: Altınordu, Ordu
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00