7 Best Bookstores in Istanbul | Turkish & English Bookshop

If you like reading books and forgot to take your favourite books on your trip to Istanbul, don’t worry because you can buy many books from Istanbul Book Stores and read them at your hotel. There is a bookstore in Istanbul called ” D&R Bookstore” with many English language books. However, due to the significant population of expatriates living with students studying in other languages, many efforts have been made to provide books in languages ​​other than English and Turkish. I intend to introduce the best bookstores in Istanbul. So, if you are also looking for a bookstore in this city, continue reading the article to get to know the best ones in Istanbul.

Best bookstores in Istanbul

There are many bookstores in Istanbul, such as d&r, Robinson Crusoe, Minoa Bookstore and Café, Envai, Homer Kitabevi and Pandora, which I will introduce below.

D&R 

If you want to buy history books in English, Turkish or French this book store is the right one for you. D&R is a vast store of books from different genres. Due to the vastness of D&R, you must first choose the genre you are considering and then go to the books of that genre according to the boards placed above each of the shelves. The most visited section of this bookstore comprises crime genre books and English literature, which, if you are a book lover, you may need hours to browse this section. So if you are looking for Istanbul English bookstores, be sure to visit the d&r. Address: D&R Zorlu Center AVM., Levazim Mah., Barbaros Blv./Koru Sok./ No:2, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul Library location

Robinson Crusoe bookstore

When the original Robinson Crusoe store on Istiklal Street was forced to close due to new development, Salt Galata allowed the bookstore to move to the first floor of its building with a smaller selection of Turkish, English and French books. Also, its second store in Galatasaray has a more extensive collection of books, the subject range of which includes: children’s books, fine arts, economics and medicine. If you can’t find the book you want, just order this bookstore to get the book you want for you. You can easily find this bookstore by walking to the end of İstiklal Street. Address: Asmalı Mescit, Salt Beyoğlu, İstiklal Cd. No:136 D:1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye Library location

Minoa Bookstore and Cafe

In addition to English language books, you can find and buy exciting books such as Coffee Table and Penguin Classic. Then read your favorite book and drink a cup of coffee. Be sure to visit the lower floor of this book store; there is an excellent section for graphic novel lovers on the lower floor. Address: Vişnezade, Süleyman Seba Cd. No:52/A, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye Library location

Envai bookstore

This bookstore in Istanbul is one of the most popular nostalgic bookstores in the Bebek neighborhood Istanbul, which is more than 40 years old. Apart from the excellent selection of books that focus on introducing and cooking Turkish cuisine and introducing Ottoman history and Anatolian archaeology, you will also find books such as Ottoman calligraphy and Iznik ceramics for sale. If you are looking for novels in English or German, the Envai bookstore is a great place to find them. There are many choices from modern and classical books for you, available in Turkish and English languages. Many people come to this place to buy antique books that are more than 40 years old—Turkish books of the first edition or even very old calligraphies that go back to the Ottoman era. But ultimately, if you’re only looking to buy novels, Envai has plenty of options. Library location

Homer Kitabevi bookstore

Homer Kitabevi bookstore, the leading importer of American and British publications, is the right place to search for Turkish history. The main goal of this bookstore and publishers of history and archeology books is educational ideals. In addition to books about philosophy and photography, this bookstore also has books about children. The desire to educate and inform people is the primary goal of this bookstore, and its main field of activity is printing historical and archaeological books. Educational and analytical books comprise a large part of Homer’s bookshelves. A massive collection of American and English publications makes it the best place to buy world-class books on ancient and contemporary history, Turkish history, and excellent texts on architecture worldwide. Address: Tomtom, Yeni Çarşı Cd. No:52, 34433, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye Library location

Pandora bookstore 

Pandora bookstore was Opened in 1991 and quickly became a great place for book lovers looking for books with Turkish and English titles. In this bookstore, you will find bestsellers, excellent academic books such as GRE (Graduate Record Examination) guidebooks, and books on specific cultural studies. Of course, a large part of this bookstore is devoted to titles related to the history and culture of Turkey. If you need help finding what you’re looking for, ask the staff to find it. This bookstore is one of the rare places to buy English books. You can find all international bestsellers in Turkey and abroad, various maps, travel-related books, stationery and anything else you could ask for in a bookstore. Pandora bookstore Known for its extensive collection of books on Ottoman and Turkish history, this store is a must-visit for those eager to get detailed information on Istanbul’s past. Address:Halaskargazi, Vali Konağı Cd. No:5, 34371 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye Library location

Beyazit

One of the tourist attractions of the Sultanahmet neighbourhood is the Beyazit bookstore, where no new books can be found. All the books offered in this bookstore are second-hand. This bookstore is one of the biggest bookstores in Istanbul, where hundreds of foreign tourists visit daily to read and buy second-hand books. The most exciting thing about this bookstore is its historical age, which is already six centuries old. According to historical writings in Turkey, this bookstore was one of the leading centers for providing textbooks for students during the Ottoman Empire. If you are looking for second-hand bookstores in Istanbul, I suggest you visit Beyazit and buy your old and favourite books.

In the final analysis

If you are a book buyer and reading is one of your favorite activities, or you are studying in Istanbul and need a book, you can go to these bookstores to get the book you want. I hope you enjoyed reading this article. If you have an experience or a suggestion, share it with other users of the Travelling Topic so that they can also use your experiences.