Goldstore

Last-minute gold shopping right airside in ESB International

Goldstore sits in Esenboğa’s International Terminal airside, aimed at passengers who want small gold pieces or coins before flying out. Think jewellery-first, investment-second: a detailed Google review says they stock “mostly jewellery, not investment bars.” Prices track above central Ankara or the Grand Bazaar, so you’re paying airport rent in the gram price and in the workmanship.

Open along the main international departures retail strip, Goldstore leans heavily on 14k items that fit typical travel budgets. Reviewers note you can still grab small rings, earrings, or pendants as under-€200 gifts, depending on weight and daily gold prices. This is more gift shop with real gold than a serious bullion counter, and the staff steers tourists towards shiny, lighter pieces rather than weight-efficient ones.

Common complaints from Turkish buyers: high making charges compared with city jewellers in Ankara districts like Ulus, and almost no bargaining room inside the airport. Local finance forums flag that gram-for-gram premiums can run noticeably higher than at neighborhood stores, so regular gold buyers avoid doing serious stacking here and treat it as a backup, not a primary source.

What regulars actually do: they buy investment gold in town from trusted shops, then treat Goldstore as an emergency option for last-minute gifts when already through security. If you stop by, check the day’s gram price on your phone beforehand, focus on simple 14k pieces with low workmanship, and always ask the exact weight before you hand over a card.