Things to Do in Kadıköy, Istanbul

The Asian Side of Istanbul is the eastern half of the city, situated on the Anatolian mainland across the Bosphorus. It offers a different perspective of Istanbul, away from the tourist crowds of the European side.

Araf İstanbulFine Dining
Yoda PeopleYoga Studio
Ağaç Ev KadıköyLive Music

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Top things to do in Kadıköy

Yoda People
★ 5.0 · 230
Yoga Studio
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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Tombili
Historic Landmark
A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.
MARUF SAHAF & KAHVE
★ 4.6 · 282
Bookstore
Mon
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tue–Thu
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
1 PM – 8:30 PM
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Kadıköy Balık Pazarı
★ 4.4 · 722
Market
Every day
9 AM – 8:30 PM
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On the way Antiquarian Bookstore
★ 4.7 · 131
Bookstore
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Where to eat & drink in Kadıköy

Araf İstanbul
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$
Kenan and Pınar Çetinkaya welcome you warmly to their intimate restaurant, where capacity is limited.
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Ağaç Ev Kadıköy
★ 4.4 · 3.8k
Live Music· ₺400–1,400
Snug, brick-lined pub & music venue with beers, cocktails & classic grub, plus live blues sets.
Every day
11 AM – 4 AM
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Ethem Efendi Breakfast
★ 4.6 · 12.2k
Breakfast· ₺800–1,600
Casual, all-you-can-eat breakfast spot featuring local & organic ingredients, plus housemade jams.
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Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
★ 4.1 · 2.8k
Turkish· ₺600–1,400
Located in the heart of Istanbul's bustling old quarter, this establishment invites you to enter a slice of living history.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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Cafe Cambridge
★ 4.9 · 1.4k
Coffee Shop· ₺200–400
A cafe in Kadıköy offering a rich variety of coffee, including exotic, filter, and espresso options.
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Malavita Coffee
★ 4.8 · 827
Coffee Shop· ₺200–400
A coffee shop in Kadikoy known for its specialty coffee, including V60 and affogato, and a selection of fresh pastries like cheesecake and brownies.
Every day
11 AM – 12 AM
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Ethique Patisserie & Boulangerie
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Pastry Shop
A plant-based patisserie and boulangerie offering 100% plant-based croissants, pastries, chocolates, macarons, and breads.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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Salpa Bar
★ 4.6 · 494
Bar· ₺400–1,200
Mon
4 PM – 2 AM
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 2 AM
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Allen Kitchen & Cocktail
★ 4.4 · 1.1k
Cocktail Bar· ₺2,000+
A venue in Suadiye that combines cocktail culture with modern interpretations, offering over 40 classic and signature drink options.
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Quick China Suadiye
★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Chinese
A restaurant chain with over 15 locations across Turkey, known for serving a variety of Far Eastern cuisine, including sushi, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes.
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Pizzeria Il Pellicano
★ 4.5 · 1.4k
Pizza· ₺600–800
A pizzeria in Istanbul known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza, made with fresh ingredients and a crispy, soft dough, also offering tiramisu.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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