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


Hookah Lounges
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.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foreign travelers from Sirkeci hotels, adults exploring hookah flavors, couples and small groups of friends. English-language service for international guests is prominent.
Everyday city clothes are fine. Stop by after historic-center sightseeing in comfortable shoes and casual clothes; formal evening wear is not needed.
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
For choosing among many hookah flavors in Sirkeci over a cocktail or tea and a quiet conversation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Around 100 hookah flavors, complimentary Moroccan mint tea and water, comfortable sofas, proximity to Sirkeci and long operating experience.
NOTE
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
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.