Istanbul Bookstores
Ada Cafe and Bookstore
Combining a chic cafe and bar with a decent collection of books and music, Ada - meaning 'Island' in Turkish - is a popular Istiklal Street hangout. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2515544
Akmar Passage
Akmar Passage in Kadıköy center is one of the Asian side’s best loved but lesser known gems, dating back around half a century. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Bookstores
ArkeoPera Bookstore
Arkeopera has been running for eight years and specialises in archeological and arts books in English. This beautifully decorated bookstore stocks a collection of history, art, architecture and more. ...more »
- Location: Galatasaray
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2499226
Beyoglu D&R (Old Istiklal Bookstore)
Beyoglu D&R Bookstore houses a good collection of English books on its second floor, including Turkish cookbooks, guidebooks, and historical, political, religious, art and cultural texts. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2929518
Denizler Bookstore
Denizler Kitabevi stocks a wonderful range of rare books, maps, prints and other art objects and also functions as a publishing and auction house. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2498893
EFY Bookstore
EFY Bookstore stocks a selection of French language publications including travel guides, text books, fiction, newspapers and magazines. This Taksim bookstore can also order in titles on demand. ...more »
- Location: Galatasaray
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2514223
Eren Bookstore
Eren Kitabevi (Bookstore) is a rich English-language bookshop on Sofyali Sokak, Istiklal Street. There are also exquisite books in Italian and French. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2520560
Galeri Kayseri Bookshop
Galeri Kayseri Bookshop - which has two branches almost opposite each other in Sultanahmet - stocks an extensive collection of English books about Turkey and Istanbul. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90 212 512 0456
Greenhouse Books
Greenhouse Books is a cosy store in Kadikoy housing one of the most extensive selections of English books on the Asian side of Istanbul at cover prices or less. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-216-4493034
Homer Bookstore
Homer bookstore is situated just off Istiklal Street in Galatasaray. This cosy store packs in more than 30,000 English language titles. ...more »
- Location: Galatasaray
- Type: Bookstores
- Tel: +90-212-2495902
Our Local Experts say:
Istanbul has an enticing range of quality English language bookstores selling both new and rare or antique items. Some stores stock both Turkish and English titles while others deal exclusively in English texts.
Most of Istanbul's bookstores are concentrated on and around Istiklal Street and cover a wide range of subjects, from arts to literature, architecture, travel, archaeology, children´s books and much, much more.
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