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Lulu Bosphorus venue
Kabataş · Beyoğlu

Lulu Bosphorus

Hookah Lounges

Opening hoursDaily: 09:30–03:00
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
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No ticket is needed for individual visits. Reservations are requested for groups of eight or more. Window and front terrace tables fill quickly at night, so mention the desired location when calling.

Google rating
4.4 / 5 · 9,533 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

On an upper floor of the Zimmer Hotel, Lulu Bosphorus places the Bosphorus view at the heart of its restaurant, hookah and cocktail experience. It shifts from breakfast venue to evening lounge, with an international crowd and lively tables.

Music & programme

Contemporary lounge, deep house and international pop gain pace after sunset. DJs on selected evenings and at private events can give dinner a nightlife feel. Everyday service follows lounge playlists; without an event, do not expect a separate live stage.

Atmosphere

On the glass-surrounded seventh-floor terrace, pale seating faces the Bosphorus alongside marble surfaces and plants. Sunset colors and lights along the shore meet warm interior lighting.

Concept

A panoramic hotel-rooftop restaurant with international cuisine, breakfast, signature drinks and hookah. It works as a scenic restaurant by day and a more rhythmic social lounge at night.

Guest profile

Travelers seeking breakfast with a view, couples at dinner, friends who enjoy hookah and celebration groups. Arabic- and English-speaking international guests are particularly common.

Dress code

Smart casual or evening attire suits the setting: a neat shirt, refined top, dress or city shoes. Beachwear is less suited to a dinner with a view.

Customer Review Summary

Lulu Bosphorus is a lounge that has built a loyal following thanks to its Bosphorus views from the window-side tables, high-quality hookah, and delicious food and drinks. Some visitors return multiple times during a single trip, and the atmosphere and service are generally highly praised. Table location significantly influences the overall experience. There are complaints that prices have risen over the years, undisclosed service charges are added on special occasions, and guests are not informed that birthday cakes come at an extra cost. Management’s initial lack of assistance regarding lost items has also drawn criticism. Details regarding "view tables" and celebration services should be discussed thoroughly at the time of booking.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For couples and groups who want to combine dinner, cocktails and hookah while taking in an elevated Bosphorus view.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Seventh-floor panorama, central Fındıklı location, all-day service, broad international menu and capacity for group events.

NOTE

Before your visit

Enter through the Zimmer Hotel rather than searching for a large separate street-front lounge. When booking, select the Bosphorus location: Lulu Tersane on the Golden Horn is a different address.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Get off the T1 at Fındıklı–Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi and enter the Zimmer Hotel at Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi No:61. The terrace is upstairs. It is also a short waterfront walk from Kabataş.