4.3 ·
Climb to Pierre Loti, the hilltop cafe overlooking the Golden Horn. Sit with a glass of Turkish tea and watch the light change over the water, especially at sunset.
Full description
Pierre Loti is a cafe and viewpoint perched on a hill above the Golden Horn, named after the French writer who lived in Istanbul. Visitors come mainly for the panorama over the water, best around sunset, and settle in with Turkish tea or a light meal.
It is open from early morning until midnight or later, so it works for breakfast as well as an evening drink. Reviewers say it is easy to reach from Taksim Square by the 55T bus.
With a 4.3 rating from over 48,000 reviews, it is one of the city's best-known tea stops.
Pierre Loti is a cafe and viewpoint perched on a hill above the Golden Horn, named after the French writer who lived in Istanbul. Visitors come mainly for the panorama over the water, best around sunset, and settle in with Turkish tea or a light meal.
It is open from early morning until midnight or later, so it works for breakfast as well as an evening drink. Reviewers say it is easy to reach from Taksim Square by the 55T bus.
With a 4.3 rating from over 48,000 reviews, it is one of the city's best-known tea stops.
Duration
45 min
Best time
early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
This is a wonderful place with a stunning view, a relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food, perfect for a treat. The only downside was that it was quite crowded during my visit since it was Eid and a holiday period, which affected the quality of service. I had made an effort to come on my own, so I was hoping for a…
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