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The best cafés to work from in Istanbul

The 10 coffee shops in Istanbul that are best for working on a laptop, led by Walter's Coffee Roastery, 1Kahve and Espressolab Cihangir.

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.

A black cat peacefully naps on a cushioned chair in a quaint Istanbul cafe, showcasing urban charm.
  1. There is Walter's Coffee, expensive but with an excellent environment for software work.

    pahalı ama ortamı yazılım için mükemmel Walter's Coffee var

    r/istanbulOctober 2023Translated from Turkish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Walter's Coffee Roastery

  2. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for 1Kahve

  3. The opening times are absolutely incredible here: from 6.30 am to 2 am every single day of the week! ... Free WiFi, plenty of power outlets, amazing opening times, a great location…
    The Working LineSeptember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Espressolab Cihangir

  4. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nevmekan Bağlarbaşı

  5. there is a coffee house that I like to work at called Le Petit Moulin (has good internet, good coffee, tasty deserts)
    r/istanbulOctober 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Le Petit Moulin

  6. There are floors dedicated to working, functioning outlets, free Wi-Fi with no time limit, and a self-service model.

    Çalışmaya ayrılmış katlar, gerçekten çalışan prizler, zaman limiti olmayan ücretsiz wifi ve self servis bir model var.

    Istanbul Nomads / AliApril 2026Translated from Turkish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Espressolab Taksim Tünel

  7. Hip decor, fast Wifi, and an inventive range of coffees keep Federal buzzing at all times.
    The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018

    Hours, amenities and photos for Federal

  8. Cafe Nero has a downstairs lounge for studying and working. Check it out!
    r/istanbulSeptember 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Caffè Nero

  9. What’s really interesting about this one isn’t only the fact that it has WiFi and power outlets ... It’s open from 9 am to 11.30 pm every day of the week
    The Working LineSeptember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Mars Espresso & Cafe

  10. It is small, but rarely full, and the stools in the window are perfect for quiet typing with excellent opportunities (read: distractions) for people watching. On a sunny day, the seating outside is perfectly situated for working in the warmth of the sun in full range of the WiFi.
    YabangeeApril 2019

    Hours, amenities and photos for Tea Or Coffee