City guide · Türkiye
Best cigar lounges in Istanbul
4 venues rated 4.5 and above on Google, checked 20 September 2026. Ranked by rating, then by what the room is actually like.
Istanbul smokes on terraces with a view: the Bosphorus from Harbiye, the Golden Horn from Beyoğlu, the Sea of Marmara from the old city. Nişantaşı has the tobacconists, the palace hotels have the fumoirs, and the tea keeps coming.
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Nº 1
Tobacconist
Nişantaşı's favorite upscale tobacco destination stocking premium Cuban and non-Cuban vitolas and accessories.
- Address
- Harbiye, Mim Kemal Öke Cd. 13A, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Phone
- +90 212 240 01 02
- Today
- Open now, until 20:00
Opening hours
Monday 10:00 - 22:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00 Thursday 10:00 - 22:00 Friday 10:00 - 22:00 Saturday 10:00 - 22:00 Sunday 12:00 - 20:00 -
Nº 2
Gowden Club Cigar Lounge
Trendy Golden Horn lounge combining waterfront views, an impressive humidor room, and crafted pairings.
- Address
- Camiikebir, Taşkızak Tersanesi Cd. No:23/1, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Phone
- +90 212 369 44 44
- Today
- Open now, until 01:00
Opening hours
Monday 13:00 - 01:00 Tuesday 13:00 - 01:00 Wednesday 13:00 - 01:00 Thursday 13:00 - 01:00 Friday 13:00 - 02:00 Saturday 13:00 - 02:00 Sunday 13:00 - 01:00 -
Nº 3
Lotiz Lounge
Historic peninsula rooftop lounge featuring panoramic views of the Sea of Marmara and a cigar-friendly terrace.
- Address
- Balabanağa, Vidinli Tevfikpaşa Cd., 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Phone
- +90 212 519 09 09
- Today
- Open now, until 02:00
Opening hours
Monday 12:00 - 02:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 02:00 Wednesday 12:00 - 02:00 Thursday 12:00 - 02:00 Friday 12:00 - 02:00 Saturday 12:00 - 02:00 Sunday 12:00 - 02:00 -
Nº 4
Bleu Lounge & Grill at The Ritz-Carlton
Bosphorus-facing terrace lounge offering all-weather comfort, a humidor collection, and signature cocktails.
- Address
- Süzer Plaza No: 6, Harbiye, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Phone
- +90 212 334 44 44
- Today
- Open now, until 01:00
Opening hours
Monday 12:00 - 01:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 01:00 Wednesday 12:00 - 01:00 Thursday 12:00 - 01:00 Friday 12:00 - 02:00 Saturday 12:00 - 02:00 Sunday 12:00 - 01:00
Smoking rules in Istanbul
Turkey banned smoking in enclosed public spaces in 2009; terraces and designated rooms carry the culture. Check before you go.
Questions we get about Istanbul
Where do you buy Cuban cigars in Istanbul?
Tobacconist in Nişantaşı is the specialist; the hotel lounges keep their own humidors.
Can you smoke indoors in Istanbul?
Only in designated rooms. The venues above are chosen for their terraces and fumoirs.
Can I bring my own cigars?
Bring your own cigars only where the venue allows it; most lounges charge a cutting fee or expect you to buy from their humidor. A travel humidor and a two-finger cutter cover a weekend away.
Before you go
- Check the cigar is what it says it is: our box code guide and how to spot a fake.
- Travelling with a box? Keep it at 65–70% in a travel humidor; see humidification in the Library.
- Want it waiting at home? Authenticated Habanos, EMS-guaranteed, delivered in the UK.