Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Istanbul, Turkey : People walking and nostalgic tramway on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Turkey There’s no better way to waste away a few hours while exploring a new city than stopping into a bookstore and perusing the stacks, watching what the locals are reading over a cup of coffee and perhaps selecting a regional book to serve as a memory of your trip. If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul and want to schedule a bookstore cafe run into your itinerary, you’ll want to read on. Here are five charming bookstore cafes in Istanbul—both the Asian and European sides—to fuel up on caffeine and find your next great read.
Minoa Books & Coffee Minoa Books & Coffee in Akaretler should be your first stop if you’re searching for a charming cafe to cozy up with a good English book. The bookstore and restaurant stocks all of the latest bestsellers and classics in English and boasts a delicious onsite restaurant and cafe that makes the perfect spot for enjoying a meal and people-watching in the stacks. Türk Alman Kitabevi Cafe The Türk Alman Kitabevi Cafe is one of the oldest bookstores in the city, having opened its doors back in 1955.
These days, it’s one of the most beautiful cafes to stop and enjoy a coffee (or a mulled wine come wintertime) but you’ll want to note that this bookstore mainly caters to German readers and doesn’t offer a huge selection of English language books. Kadıköy İstanbul Kitapçısı I.