Although it is more comfortable to visit Istanbul in spring and summer, many places are much more beautiful in winter, with rainy and snowy weather. Let's look at the places to visit in Istanbul in winter.

1. Lâl Restaurant Cafe, Kadıköy

Caferağa, Kadife St. No:19, Kadıköy/İstanbul

Cold winter at our doorstep, if you want to sip your mulled wine while warming up in front of a warm fireplace, Lâl in Kadıköy is just for you. It is a lovely place that will warm you up on cold Istanbul days with its good food, ambient music, and quality staff. You can spend a pleasant time with your loved ones in this place with its peaceful wooden structure, lively garden, and dim atmosphere in the evenings.

2. Cadıköy Cafe, Kadıköy

Osmanağa, Arayıcıbaşı St. No:22, Kadıköy/İstanbul

One of the most colorful places of Kadıköy with its bright structure and distinctive concept, Cadıköy is one of the must-see places with its warm atmosphere. It is worth a visit, with a variety of hot and cold coffees, breakfast, and meals at any time of the day, in a fun, fairy-tale-like charming atmosphere.

The upper floor is a fairy-tale atmosphere where you can spend time in a colorful environment, intertwined with the beautiful streets of Kadıköy. The lower floor is where you can calmly drink tea and coffee next to the wood-fired stove, chat with loved ones, celebrate your birthday or even stage your karaoke or stand-up talents

3. Cafe Naftalin, Balat

Balat, Yıldırım St. No:27/A Fatih/İstanbul

In this period when cold winds started to blow, your visit to Istanbul would not be complete without visiting Balat, one of the historical and most touristic districts of Istanbul. While visiting Balat, you should definitely stop by Cafe Naftalin, a very cute place that will win the hearts of those who love nostalgia at first sight.

You can chat with your friends, sit hand in hand with your lover, or spend an unforgettable day alone with yourself in this fabulous place surrounded by the smell of chestnuts fried on a warm stove. 

While warming up in the wood-burning stove and drinking beautiful Turkish coffee, do not hesitate to greet the cats, one of the regulars of the place.

4. Arada Beirut Cafe, Beyoğlu

Hacımimi, Lüleci Hendek St. 23A, Beyoğlu/İstanbul

We will have a good suggestion for those who like to have their breakfast outside. Although it is quite difficult to leave the house in cold weather, we offer a place that is worth getting out of your warm bed on a cool morning.

Arada Beirut Cafe, one of the most successful representatives of Lebanese cuisine in the city, is waiting for you for a unique Sunday breakfast experience with its delicious breakfasts and a pleasant and pleasant atmosphere.

5. Atölye Kafası Hangar, Balat

Yavuz Sultan Selim, Kadir Has Junction 75/D, Fatih/Istanbul

Atölye Kafası (Workshop Head), which has managed to take its place among the most popular places of Balat, is one of those rare places that takes you to a completely different world from the first moment you step inside.

Coffee shop, Wood design workshop, Event venue. One of the rare places where all of them are together in magnificent harmony, Atölye Kafası is one of the places you must see. You can definitely find something to like in this place, which hosts workshops, movie screenings, and acoustic concerts.

6. Vefa Bozacısı, Vefa

Mollahüsrev, Vefa St. No:66, Fatih/İstanbul

When talking about Istanbul's winter places, it would be impossible not to mention this very famous place, Vefa Bozacisi, which has existed for more than a hundred years. 

Boza, also bosa, is a fermented beverage originating from the Middle East and made in parts of Southeast Europe, Central and Western Asia, Caucasus and North Africa. It is a malt drink made by fermenting various grains. 

You will feel the air of Istanbul in your bones in this place, which is located in Vefa, one of the oldest and most historical districts of Istanbul, and combines boza with more than a hundred years of experience.