Nail Kitabevi & Cafe

Kuzguncuk

Bookstore-café in a 19th-century historic building in Istanbul. Offers a diverse book collection across two floors, with a café space and a reading corner upstairs providing a view of the neighborhood.

A hybrid space in a historic setting

Nail Kitabevi & Cafe occupies a 19th-century Baroque and Rococo style building in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul. Formerly a hair salon, the edifice has been restored to house this two-level bookstore-café.

Literary collection

The bookstore offers a selection of books covering various fields:

  • Art
  • Architecture
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Literature
  • Music

Café space

  • Located on the ground floor
  • Serves Julius Meinl coffee
  • Also offers Turkish coffee and tea

Layout

  • Second floor features a bay window
  • Reading corner with upholstered seats offering a view of the neighborhood
  • Atmosphere conducive to reading and working

Distinctive features

  • Functional blend of bookstore and café space
  • Preserved historic setting
  • Calm ambiance in a peaceful neighborhood

Practical information

  • Located on Kuzguncuk's main street
  • Suitable for laptop work
  • Recommended for coffee and literature enthusiasts
Map

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