Lotiz didn't miss. Well.....maybe their strong suit isn't in Japanese food like sushi (it was the…read morelowest on our totem pole), but literally EVERYTHING else was 10/10. The hookah, the service, the DJ, and the calamari was . Not one rude person, only positivity and good vibes!

My husband and I tried this place after having a nightmare of an experience at "360 Istanbul". We…read morewere shocked at how AMAZING the service was here. All 3 waiters that catered to us were amazing. Specially Gokcen The drinks we ordered from their non-alcoholic menu (Blue Colada) were amazing. The starts and main courses were also amazing. I personally ordered the Cajun Steak which was a 8/10 for me. Overall the view/food/service is amazing. Definitely try this place out if you're visiting Istanbul.

We arrived a day earlier than expected in Istanbul so I booked a room at the Hyatt Regency on…read morepoints. We came to the hotel straight from the airport and I don't know if the front desk person felt sorry for me or what but we got upgraded to a partial sea view room. Score! The room was spacious with a king sized bed, bathtub, small sitting area, and a view of the sea. The hotel is beautiful and is located near the Marmara Sea. The room we had was spacious and boasted the only bathtub out of all the hotels we stayed in during our vacation in Türkiye. We asked about the breakfast and it was 30 euro per person. We also asked where there were local shops to dine at nearby and someone told us to go down the street to the nearby strip mall to find sustenance. My husband forgot his razor and they were able to give us a small shaving kit. We also asked for ice and they brought us a champagne bucket of ice to our room. The hotel is pretty secure, as they screen all the cars coming onto the property as well as the guests walking into the lobby via bag screening and metal detectors. The staff was great at the Hyatt Regency and I would stay here again if the opportunity presents itself.

Had an amazing stay at HR Istanbul! The rooms, dining and spa were amazing. The staff was friendly,…read moreprofessional and always helpful. Everyone should stay here when they come to Turkey!

Located above the food court next to the Comfort and Millennium Lounge. HSBC feels more spacious…read morewith tall ceilings so it feels cleaner and more spacious compared to Comfort lounge next door. There are computers, a printer, wifi, lockers, 1 M and 1 W bathroom. Food selection was limited to soup sandwiches, and dessert baked goods and cookies. Maybe because we arrived after dinner time? The spread also includes serve yourself alcohol, coffee machine, soda fountain. Entry fee varies. We got in free with Chase Reserve CC Priority Pass. I'll skip Comfort and HSBC next time and head straight to Primeclass Lounge downstairs.

I have been to the Ataturk airport multiple times and this was our second visit to the HSBC lounge…read more Both times we were here in the morning time period and the lounge was pretty full. As we have priority pass membership our lounge visits are free but usually the lounge costs at least $25. They have pretty good wifi and a good spread of food which includes a soup of the day, different sandwiches, fruits and drinks of all kind. I have been to many different lounges in different airports around the world but this one is starting to show its age. The furniture is getting old and the sofas are really uncomfortable plus they don't have enough charging outlets. So at some point the management of the lounge will have to update everything. The good part is that the Ataturk airport has lots of different options so if you don't feel satisfied with this one you can try other lounges which are within the same area of the terminal.

Fun spot to unwind after a long afternoon at the Grand Bazaar!…read more It's totally hidden - I love that you walk through a small cemetery to get here. The Wi-Fi is very spotty. Go to the server's stand near the front for best coverage. It was plenty crowded around 6 pm on a Saturday, but there's high turnover and there were a couple seat options for two when we got in. The staff is always walking around so it's easy to get coals for your hookah. Our tea took a while and we had to remind the staff we'd ordered it. The mint hookah's nice and cooling, but it reminds you a little of just having brushed your teeth. The washroom is separate and a little outside, costs 1 TL to use it. It was 22 TL before tip for a mint hookah and 3 teas. You can also shop for lights and hookahs, similar to what's in the bazaar.

This traditional Café is well hidden in a former Islam Koran school, which gives it a really nice…read moreand original atmosphere. There are old paintings on the walls and arabic lamps hanging from the ceiling. We went there in the evening, but even though we were the only tourists in the place full of locals, and the only surrounded by men, we felt welcome and comfortable. The Shisha was good and very strong, at a good price. There was someone to change the guests' coal from time to time without having to ask, as well as bringing fresh tea. It was a very nice experience for us being here and it felt like an authentic Istanbul night.

This rooftop lounge had amazing views of the city. Got the cheese platter and fries. Everything was…read morefantastic and great tasting. Service was amazing as well, quick and friendly. Recommend this place

I didn't get to check out the roof lounge, but the street-level cafe was great…read more We were on a tour from our cruise ship and had "free time" to wander the area. We were shopped-out and it was hot. We saw the stocked bar in the restaurant from the street and decided to go in for drinks. The service was outstanding and the house wine was also wonderful. The kids had sodas and we also had some sparkling water. They have good wifi there and it was a slow mid-day, so it was pretty fast. Nice to a cloud picture sync. The restrooms were also clean. The food menu looked great as well even though we didn't get anything.

Awesome hookah lounge! I know the word "authentic" gets thrown around and overused but this place…read moreseemed like the real deal. Just 65 lira for a BIG ol' shisha, a Turkish coffee, and two teas. It's in a cool little room with good ventilation and just on the other side of a wall from a graveyard. It's fricking dope. Nothing fancy, but very chill.

Classic hookah/nargile cafe from the Middle East. Not very touristy. Good prices. The hookah is…read morevery good, clean and the flavor are correct and mint free. Then waiters roam around with tea trays and you just pick from them what you want to drink.

The food was well prepared and the menu is extensive. Some menu items were priced on the high side…read more The service was friendly and attentive. The beer choices were limited and several beers on the menu were not available. The wine options were pretty good. This restaurant/bar is located about a 5 minute walk from the ocean and is right next to a hotel, making it a good stop for travelers in the area.