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