The best places to study in Istanbul
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Istanbul best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by 1Kahve, Caffè Nero and Federal Coffee Galata.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
011Kahve
café19 Bakraç Sk.Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
Airy and with big desks for work or relaxing spots in the window for people watching, 1Kahve spills out onto the street
The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018 02Caffè Nero
caféİstiklal caddesi, İstiklalWi‑FiWork 100
Cafe Nero has a downstairs lounge for studying and working. Check it out!
r/istanbulSeptember 2022 03Federal Coffee Galata
café7 Küçük Hendek CaddesiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Lots of seats everywhere, more power plugs than you could imagine, great WiFi and good drinks… ... However, just so you know, the surroundings of the Galata Tower tend to be quite busy.
The Working LineSeptember 2025 04Starbucks
caféNida Kule, Kozyatağı Mah, Değirmen Sok No:18 K:Bodrum★ 3.8Wi‑FiWork 84
05Suleymaniye Library
libraryAyşekadın Hamamı Sok. No:27Work 82
06Selimiye Çocuk Kütüphanesi
libraryŞerif Kuyusu Sokak 54Work 77
07Hukuk Fakültesi Kütüphanesi
libraryBurhan Felek Caddesi, Selimiye MahallesiWork 77
08Beyazıt Kütüphanesi
libraryCeviz Sokağı, MerterWork 77
09مكتبة الأسرة العربية في اسطنبول
libraryAkşemsettin Mahallesi, Hüsrev Paşa Sk. No:12Work 77
Hours, amenities and photos for مكتبة الأسرة العربية في اسطنبول
10Kemal Tahir Halk Kütüphanesi
libraryTaşköprü Caddesi 3Work 77
Hours, amenities and photos for Kemal Tahir Halk Kütüphanesi
