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The Most Beautiful Book Cafes in Istanbul
Book cafes stand out as common meeting points for books and coffee. Book cafes with a peaceful and unique atmosphere where you can listen to yourself continue to host their regulars even though their numbers are decreasing.
If you have not visited book cafes before, we recommend you to visit any of the cafes in our article. You will probably want to go back and experience that atmosphere again. We have compiled the most beautiful book cafes in Istanbul for you.
Elephant Books
Located in Karaköy, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Istanbul, Fil Books is the architectural work of Cemre Yeşil and Faik Yeşil. The upstairs of the place, where you can enjoy reading a book accompanied by freshly brewed coffee, is exactly the place to post photos on social media. There are also nostalgic items on the floor with two swings.
Address: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sk. No:1 D:1, 34425 Beyoglu/Istanbul
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M.O.C
MOC, which has branches in many places, is one of the new generation coffee houses. MOC's branch in Nişantaşı is one of the places preferred by book lovers. The place, one wall of which is designed as a complete library, has two floors. Although the first floor is a bit crowded, the upper floor will be more suitable for those who read books.
Address: Teşvikiye Mah, Şakayık Sk. No: 4/A, 34365 Sisli/Istanbul
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SanchoPanza
Greeting you with light jazz music and fragrant coffee, Kadıköy's popular book cafe Sancho Panza is named after the hero of the novel Don Quixote. Although the first floor looks like a normal cafe, a large library will welcome you on the upper floor. Create a beautiful triangle with a book, coffee and cheesecake to make your day.
Address: Rasimpasa Mahallesi, Duatepe Sk. No:29, 34716 Kadıköy/Istanbul
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Nail Bookstore
It is the favorite place of many book lovers, especially those living on the Anatolian side. Located in Kuzguncuk, one of the most charming and architecturally colorful districts of Istanbul, Nail Bookstore & café attracts attention with its large and spacious structure. Located right at the beginning of the street, the café attracts your attention with the beauty of its facade and you can enjoy the peace and quiet by reading a book.
Address: Kuzguncuk, Icadiye Cd. No:32, 34674 Üsküdar/Istanbul
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Minoa
Minoa Cafe & Bookstore is the favorite place of bibliophiles living in Istanbul. We are talking about a place where the chandelier is covered with books. You will definitely become a regular of the book cafe that will take you away from you with its books and culinary delights. In a quiet environment, you can sip your book and enjoy your tea or coffee with the tranquility of the atmosphere.
Address: Vişnezade, Süleyman Seba Cd. No:52/A, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
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