The best places to work in Istanbul, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés and workspaces in Istanbul that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Idea Kadıköy, Caffè Nero and Katibim. The 7 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 87
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 03Katibim
café53 Mimar Sinan Mahallesi Şemsi Paşa, Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu No:53, 34672 ÜsküdarWi‑FiWork 97
Katibim in Uskudar
r/istanbulJuly 2019
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Nevmekan Bağlarbaşı
café12 Gazi CaddesiWi‑FiWork 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 06Taksim Green House Hostel
hostelGreen House Hostel and Hotel Cumhuriyet cd.İnönü mh, Papa Roncalli Sk. No:15Wi‑FiPowerWork 97
07Habita
coworking space23 Ulubaş CaddesiWork 84
Habita’s warehouse space is bright and buzzing, attracting a young crowd of designers, architects, and digital entrepreneurs. ... Monthly membership is required, with fixed desks or flexible spaces available.
The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018 08Starbucks
caféNida Kule, Kozyatağı Mah, Değirmen Sok No:18 K:Bodrum★ 3.8Wi‑FiWork 84
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.