My name is Eddie from Kentucky (USA)This is my spot for my time in Istanbul! I went to a few other…read moreShisha places and was not happy. Two different location give you the flavor you want on top after a minutes you get something else. This place is amazing. I like the love 66 and the blend of love &lady killer. Recommend it. Shahin is the man! Great guy and very friendly! Stop here for sure!!!!

We visited Huqqa Café on the Bosphorus expecting an upscale experience to match the beautiful…read morewaterfront location. Unfortunately, the service did not live up to the setting or the pricing. The prices were extremely high, which we were prepared for given the venue, but premium pricing should come with premium hospitality. The staff took orders without much engagement, rarely making eye contact, and overall seemed inattentive. A welcoming attitude goes a long way in places that position themselves as luxury destinations, and that element felt missing. To add to the disappointment, valet parking was charged separately at the end of the visit. At many high-end venues, valet service is typically included as part of the experience. Paying extra would be understandable if the service reflected professionalism, but it did not. The Bosphorus view is undeniably beautiful, but great locations alone don't create memorable experiences, service does. Sadly, we left feeling that the hospitality did not justify the premium cost. We hope management takes guest feedback seriously, because this venue has the potential to be exceptional.

Went to this place and I highly recommend it. From food to service and finally best hookah ever.read more

Lotiz hookah and lounge was one of the best places we visited in Turkey!…read moreMake sure not to miss this spot. It is a 2 station tram ride away from Hagia Sofia. A 4 min walk towards the lounge, the detonation is on the left corner. There is usually a guy who will ask you if you are a little lost asking if you are there for loris lounge. The lounge is located on the top floor with a folding roof which is a smoking zone (hookah)z They also have a non smoking section on the inside. On talking to the servers he told us that there was a recent complaint by someone that they do not have a non smoking section so they created separations. Well service was excellent. If you talk to the servers enough and go at sunset please please please order the best hookah they have which is made right in front of you and has no water , it is all ice. You will enjoy it for sure. The people are very friendly and the food is good too! Have fun yelpers! Lotiz Istanbul you rock. Oh and there is also a restaurant called lotiz. This is the lotiz lounge where you will get hookah. Apparently the food is good at Lotiz as well ( did not get a chance to try it).

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!

Will return. We're…read moreisland hopping, disembarked at 6pm here. It has a big space by the piers, with good sunset. But no beers no wines ... we didn't stay for dinner. Just have coffee and tea - both are great. The server girl is very polite. Now we'll have to look for a place to dine.

Nice view on Bosphorus and I think the best Kunefe and Katmer I have ever tried in Istanbul. Place…read moreis kind of not cheap, but i think for quality of food they are serving its very reasonable. Also nargile on open terrace in evening there is very recommended.

A good friend of mine brought us here when we asked for a "typical night out". What to say: the…read morereviews here are all in point! The service is extremely nice, the guys there are very friendly and courteous. They bring fresh coal and tea and watermelon almost all the time (until you don't want more of course). There are TVs (important bc Euro2016). The ambience is impressive as can be seen in the videos. Outside was very full, with locals and tourists the same and lots and lots of pipes. Inside was similarly full, with small rooms and here people squeezed together which created an amicable bond as we were forced to talk to each other. We met some nice guys who worked in the Grand bazaar and spoke around 6 languages fluently! The important thing, the nargile (water pipe in Turkish) was the best I've had so far (though until now I've only had those in Vienna and that's no comparison). Our apple flavour was not too strong and came with a sweet aftertaste. Also, our friendly neighbours explained to us what to beware of with the pipe, the café seemed to be their second home. All in all, I was amazed to find such an atmospheric café, behind the ruined walls and the not-so-trustworthy entrance. But my Turkish friend shooed us in and what a gem we found. Hence, a perfect recommendation. Bring a lot of time and relaxed mood, go in, be amazed and find new friends.

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.

View is gorgeous the restaurant is beautiful I highly recommend come here for experience so many…read moreplaces to take pictures the service was okay, but the food was delicious. Try it out next time around the area. There's parking on the street. Try the burger yum, minus the veal. The fries are so delicious. We had non-alcoholic drinks and all were good.

Super cool spot…read more Great views of the water, great customer service, and the sheesha and Turkish tea are solid. We didn't order food, and they also have an extensive menu of mocktails and such

The most beautiful and the best shisha lounge in the neighborhood. The service is perfect and…read morekindly people.

This is a really nice place to come and relax, hangout with buddies, get good food and even smoke…read morehookah if your into that type of thing. This place has a indoor, outdoor part of the restaurant. They have some games towards the front which are pretty popular with the people coming here, especially at night! I love the ambience of this place it looks quite elegant in a casual type way. They have comfortable chairs to sit in while just eating/drinking or smoking. The view outside the window isn't much but cars passing by but there is a nice looking hotel across the street. I have to say the drinks are all really good, I tried so many different kinds I really don't know which one to recommend. Also have advised menu of food which is pretty much pretty good also. I would say this is a nice place to pregame at before going out or even to watch a game and just relax with friends. They have a full bar and all the hookah you can smoke!

I'm a tourist visiting from USA and with bunch of friends decided to go to this place after we…read moreordered our hookah and drinks. They didn't provide a good service but aside the service issue. We saw our 10 years ago classmate after years sitting on our next table. Crazy right? So I stood up went to them saying hi and how amazing it is to see them after years. The owner came and Interrupted us in a very disrespectful-manner saying. " why you talk to each other? Are you friends We don't want people making connections and it's the rule of our store so basically get the fuck out. Absolutely over priced and under value. Very disappointed of my experience. The world tris to connect people more than ever with social pages... this place tris to disconnect love and peace.

Best hookah in the city and we went to quite a few. It's near the water on a strip with many other…read morehookah cafes and restaurants. This one has both indoor and outdoor seating and offer great bar food too. They have many flavors of hookah to chose from and it's cheap! The servers aren't pushy either, which we appreciated. If it's your last night in Istanbul, this is a great place to chill and enjoy the city.

The ultimate place for waterpipe in Istanbul, kitsch interiors, friendly service and great location…read moreplus it's open 24/7.

Good service!! Good food and best nargila, this places offers a nice view of the Bosphorus.read more

Great Breakfast, but no English Menu ! Struggled through the order process but it was worth it for…read moresure.