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.
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.
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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026
Top things to do in Kadıköy
Tombili
Historic LandmarkA meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.
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.
Malavita Coffee
★ 4.8 · 892Coffee Shop· ₺200–400A 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
Salpa Bar
★ 4.6 · 521Bar· ₺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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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Araf İstanbul
- 2Yoda People
- 3Ağaç Ev Kadıköy
- 4Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı Bağdat Caddesi Şaşkınbakkal
- 5Ethem Efendi Breakfast
- 6Tombili
- 7Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
- 8Liminal
- 9Cafe Cambridge
- 10Maruf Sahaf & Kahve
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