The best places to work in Istanbul, according to Reddit
The 5 cafés and workspaces in Istanbul that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Idea Kadıköy, Caffè Nero and Nevmekan Sahil. The 5 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Idea Kadıköy
coworking spaceKüçük Moda Burnu Sokağı, ModaWork 100
Named in 2 Reddit threads.
Idea is actually a co-working space. Not sure if the outside area is as well but you definitely won't get thrown out.
r/istanbulOctober 2023 02Caffè Nero
caféİstiklal caddesi, İstiklalWi‑FiWork 100
Cafe Nero has a downstairs lounge for studying and working. Check it out!
r/istanbulSeptember 2022 03Nevmekan Sahil
café2 Şemsi Paşa CaddesiWork 92
Nevmekan Sahil is also considered to be by the sea, so you can get some sea air during your breaks.
Nevmekan sahil de yine deniz kenarında sayılır molalarinizda deniz havası alabilirsiniz
r/istanbulAugust 2025Translated from Turkish 04Katibim
café53 Mimar Sinan Mahallesi Şemsi Paşa, Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu No:53, 34672 ÜsküdarWi‑FiWork 85
Katibim in Uskudar
r/istanbulJuly 2019 05No 39
caféDuatepe Sokağı 39Work 70
In Yeldeğirmeni, No. 39 has a garden and a study room.
Yeldeğirmeni'nde no 39'un bahçesi ve çalışma odası var.
r/istanbulOctober 2023Translated from Turkishmixed
Our picks
Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
061Kahve
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 07Dam
coworking spaceEmir Nevruz Sokağı, İstiklalWork 100
in addition to ample and comfortable coworking and lounging areas, there are a few serviced offices and meeting rooms and membership options start from just four hours a month
Daily SabahJanuary 2020 08Nevmekan Bağlarbaşı
café12 Gazi CaddesiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
It’s also ideal for working as there are charging points dotted around the cafe, the WiFi is excellent, and the size means you’re never going to feel like you’re taking up a table unnecessarily.
Goats On The RoadJanuary 2024 09Federal
café34 Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu SokakWi‑FiWork 100
Hip decor, fast Wifi, and an inventive range of coffees keep Federal buzzing at all times.
The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018 10Minoa Pera
Инстаграмный магаз
bookshop99 Evliya ÇelebiWork 100
If you want to start the day with a nice breakfast and then open your computer and work comfortably in a place full of books, head to Minoa's Pera branch.
Güne güzel bir kahvaltıyla başlamak, ardında da bilgisayarınızı açıp kitaplarla dolu bir mekânda keyifle çalışmak isterseniz, istikametiniz Minoa’nın Pera şubesi olsun.
obilet / Sıla UçanNovember 2023Translated from Turkish
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.