[2] The 1.663 km² Caddebostan[3] is bordered by the neighbourhoods of Fenerbahçe in the west, Göztepe and Erenköy in the north, and Suadiye in the east.

In recent years, Caddebostan has received a great amount of popularity for its location near the sea and its high development, with people starting to move to the neighbourhood to "escape" the "more crowded" European side of Istanbul.

In the Byzantine period, Rouphinianai (also spelled Ruphinianus), or Drys[4] refers to Caddebostan and the surrounding area.

[7] In the Ottoman times, Caddebostan was referred to as Cadı Bostanı ("witch garden"),[8] as outlaws commonly hid in the neighborhood.

[9] In 1906, the Ragıp Pasha Mansion was built by August Jasmund who also constructed the Sirkeci railway station.

[10] In the Republic era of Turkey, when the neighborhood became more developed, with a dock opening on the shore, the name was changed to Caddebostan, which literally translates to "street garden".

[21] It is possible to swim in the waters of Caddebostan unlike most places in Istanbul (due to pollution).

Caddebostan, in its borders holds one of the most important and active parts of Bağdat Avenue which most famous luxury brands are located on.

[28] The park is a popular and often crowded place which many parents commonly take their children to play or just to walk around and relax.