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Star Light Terrace Lounge & Hookah Bar venue
Sirkeci · Fatih

Star Light Terrace Lounge & Hookah Bar

Hookah Lounges

Opening hoursDaily: 10:00–00:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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No separate admission charge; order at the table. The website form can be used for groups and busy evenings. Calling is faster for a visit on the same day.

Google rating
4.8 / 5 · 316 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Star Light in Sirkeci favors hookah expertise and an intimate room over a lofty view. Around a hundred flavors, complimentary Moroccan mint tea and a broad drinks list make it easy to customize a restful stop after walking around the historic center.

Music & programme

Chillout, soft pop and light electronic background music support conversation on the sofas. It plays daily, with no regular concerts, fixed live program or DJ nights. During matches, broadcast sound may take precedence.

Atmosphere

The enclosed terrace has dark wood tables, wide cushioned sofas, patterned textiles and dim yellow lighting. Hookahs stand out among closely arranged seats and warm colors.

Concept

A comfortable third-floor lounge built on 15 years of hookah and bar experience, offering flavored tobacco, cocktails, snacks, coffee and tea. Small groups and long conversations are the main draw.

Guest profile

Foreign travelers from Sirkeci hotels, adults exploring hookah flavors, couples and small groups of friends. English-language service for international guests is prominent.

Dress code

Everyday city clothes are fine. Stop by after historic-center sightseeing in comfortable shoes and casual clothes; formal evening wear is not needed.

Customer Review Summary

Star Light Terrace is highly appreciated for its hookahs that maintain their balance for a long time, custom-prepared tobacco blends, and calm music. The "Musthave" blend, the tea, the beverages, and the staff's helpfulness with personal requests—such as finding playing cards—have received particular praise. However, some visitors note that the hookah sometimes burns out quickly, rendering it unsmokeable, or that basic preparation standards are not followed; there are also instances where the tea had to be replaced multiple times. While the service is generally warm and professional and the hookah experience is rarely inconsistent, it is advisable to clearly explain your preferences regarding flavor and smoke intensity to the attendant at the start.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For choosing among many hookah flavors in Sirkeci over a cocktail or tea and a quiet conversation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Around 100 hookah flavors, complimentary Moroccan mint tea and water, comfortable sofas, proximity to Sirkeci and long operating experience.

NOTE

Before your visit

The lounge is on the third floor and its street sign can be missed. Look for the entrance at İbn-i Kemal Caddesi No:13/A.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

From Sirkeci Marmaray, walk to İbn-i Kemal Caddesi and go up to the third floor through No:13/A. Gülhane tram stop offers another approach about three minutes away.