The Best Bookstores in Istanbul for School Supplies

Istanbul, the city where cultures meet and stories intertwine, is not only a haven for travelers but also a paradise for book and stationery lovers.

From grand bookstores filled with knowledge to small local shops glowing with color and creativity — each corner of this city offers a different experience for students, artists, and readers alike.

Below is a list of the best bookstores in Istanbul to buy school supplies, stationery, and various kinds of books, carefully selected from areas including Beylikdüzü, Avcılar, Esenyurt, Başakşehir, and beyond.

1. D&R Bookstore

Address: Marmara Park Shopping Mall, Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
A leading bookstore chain across TURKIYE. Offers all kinds of notebooks (spiral, plain, squared, sketch, and journals), pencils, pens, colored markers, rulers, geometry sets, and school bags.

As for books, D&R provides a vast selection — from school books and English-learning guides to children’s stories, Turkish and English novels, and university textbooks in various disciplines.

Branches: Available in many malls including Mall of Istanbul, Cevahir, and Hilltown.

2. Remzi Kitabevi

Address: Akmerkez Mall, Etiler, Beşiktaş, Istanbul.
One of the oldest and most respected bookstores in TURKIYE. Sells elegant stationery, planners, art notebooks, pencils, and fine writing tools.

Its book collection covers academic references, Turkish and international literature, children’s books, and foreign-language learning materials.

Branches: Nişantaşı and Bağdat Caddesi.

3. Pandora Bookstore

Address: İstiklal Avenue No. 115, Beyoğlu, Istanbul.
Specialized in academic and university books, especially in English. Provides a fine selection of journals, sketchbooks, writing sets, and design supplies.

A perfect place for university students, artists, and researchers seeking deep knowledge.

4. Nezih Kitabevi

Address: Torium Mall, Haramidere, Avcılar, Istanbul.
A well-known family-friendly bookstore offering notebooks, coloring tools, geometry kits, and school accessories.
Also sells children’s books, educational story series, and Turkish and international novels.

Branches: Found in many neighborhoods such as Üsküdar, Kadıköy, and Beylikdüzü.

5. KitapYurdu Store

Address: Huzur Mahallesi, Ayazağa Caddesi No. 15, Şişli, Istanbul.
A major online bookstore with a physical location, offering a vast range of Turkish novels, exam preparation books, language-learning guides, and stationery essentials.
Perfect for teachers, students, and readers looking for variety and quality.

6. BKM Kitap

Address: 19 Mayıs Mahallesi, Şişli, Istanbul.
Provides all types of school notebooks, pens, markers, rulers, drawing kits, and organizers.
Its library includes academic books, novels, test books, and children’s stories at affordable prices.
Branches: Also available in Bursa and Ankara.

7. Yordam Kitabevi

Address: Beyoğlu, Galatasaray area, Istanbul.
A cozy and intellectual bookstore specializing in Turkish literature, sociology, and philosophy books.
Also offers simple stationery such as notebooks, planners, and pens for daily use.

8. Kırmızı Kedi Kitabevi

Address: İstiklal Caddesi No. 145, Beyoğlu, Istanbul.
One of the most famous cultural bookstores in Istanbul.
Offers artistic notebooks, sketch pads, pens, and planners, alongside novels, poetry books, children’s stories, and translations of world literature.
Branches: Kadıköy and Nişantaşı.

9. İnkılap Kitabevi

Address: Meşrutiyet Caddesi No. 142, Şişli, Istanbul.
A historic bookstore offering educational books, dictionaries, exam guides, and a large selection of stationery.
You’ll find everything from rulers and geometry tools to highlighters, drawing pads, and language textbooks.

10. NT Mağazası

Address: Perlavista Mall, Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
A family-friendly chain focusing on school supplies, art materials, and educational books.
Offers notebooks, pens, markers, geometry sets, and backpacks, plus English learning books, Turkish grammar guides, and children’s tales.

11. Ada Kitabevi

Address: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Esenyurt, Istanbul.
A local favorite for affordable stationery and daily school items.
Sells spiral notebooks, pens, rulers, colored pencils, and children’s books in Turkish and English.

12. Nobel Kitabevi

Address: Merkez Mahallesi, Avcılar, Istanbul.
Offers a blend of educational materials, language-learning books, and university textbooks.
Also provides art notebooks, pencils, watercolors, brushes, and organizers.

13. Başakşehir Kitap Evi

Address: Başak Mahallesi, Başakşehir, Istanbul.
A calm and well-organized bookstore that sells stationery, drawing kits, planners, and academic references for students of all ages.
Also offers language and exam-prep books for YDS, TOEFL, and IELTS.

14. Al Baraka Kitabevi

Address: Esenyurt Meydan, Istanbul.
A bookstore known for Islamic books, Arabic learning resources, and school supplies.
Provides pens, notebooks, geometry tools, and children’s educational series in both Arabic and Turkish.

15. Güneş Kitabevi

Address: Beylikdüzü Barış Mahallesi, Istanbul.
A bright and colorful shop filled with art supplies, sketchbooks, pencils, and stationery kits.
Also sells school textbooks, children’s tales, and creative drawing materials.

16. Kırtasiye Dünyası

Address: Akbatı Mall, Esenyurt, Istanbul.
A large stationery shop offering everything from folders and organizers to watercolor paints, markers, pens, and school bags.
Also sells learning books and illustrated story collections.

17. Kelebek Kitap & Kırtasiye

Address: Bahçeşehir 1. Kısım Mahallesi, Başakşehir, Istanbul.
A charming local shop selling planners, drawing books, colored pens, and geometry tools, plus language and grammar books for all ages.

18. Mavi Kalem Kitabevi

Address: Avcılar Caddesi No. 48, Avcılar, Istanbul.
Offers affordable school stationery, water bottles, lunch boxes, and study guides.
Also provides educational books, children’s stories, and Turkish novels.

19. İstanbul Kırtasiye

Address: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Esenyurt, Istanbul.
One of the most complete stationery stores in the district.
Sells folders, art kits, pens, notebooks, and geometry sets, along with test preparation and English learning books.

20. Pandora Express (University Corner)

Address: Beşiktaş, Istanbul University Area.
Specialized in academic references and imported English textbooks, as well as planners, sketchbooks, and professional stationery.
A favorite stop for university students and international readers in Istanbul.