Büyük Valide Han Rooftop Cafe sits inside a 470-year-old building in Istanbul’s Fatih district. Come for Bosphorus and city views, then settle in with Turkish coffee and cookies. Antique and handmade decor, classical Turkish music and cats moving through the cafe give the rooftop a relaxed feel. Finding the entrance can take some effort, so follow directions to Çakmakçılar Yokuş and allow time to look around the building complex.
Finding the cafe inside Büyük Valide Han
The cafe is inside the Büyük Valide Han building, with its entrance reached from Çakmakçılar Yokuş. The route through the complex can be difficult to follow, so use directions that lead specifically to the cafe entrance. Nearby workshops give you something to look at as you make your way through.
A rooftop stop in Fatih
The setting combines antique and handmade decor with classical Turkish music. From the rooftop, the view takes in the Bosphorus, Galata Tower and other parts of Istanbul. Turkish coffee comes with cookies, and cats roam around the cafe. Bring cash, since card payment is not accepted.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Büyük Valide Han Rooftop Cafe?
It is inside Büyük Valide Han in Istanbul’s Fatih district. The entrance is on Çakmakçılar Yokuş, but finding the cafe within the building complex can take some effort.
Can you pay by card?
No. Card payments are not accepted, so bring cash.
What can you order at the cafe?
Turkish coffee is served with cookies.
