You know what pairs perfectly with centuries of imperial history? A sweeping view of the Golden Horn. Pierre Loti Hill delivers with just enough haze to make you question if you're in a 19th-century French travel memoir. This Hill was named after the French naval officer/romantic writer who had an Ottoman obsession. The hill now offers Istanbul's most melodramatic lookout spot. Take the cable car up if you're feeling lazy or full of baklava. Once there, sit under ivy-laced trellises at a café and gaze at the Bosphorus. If you squint, you can see minarets, ferries, rooftops, and centuries layered like baklava sheets. Just try not to Instagram it immediately, this view deserves at least a moment of hushed awe before the filters swarm in and take over. read more

Pierre Loti Kahvesi - Cafes Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Usually I don't give out 1 star reviews but the food in this place was truly bad. Just to be clear lot of folks will go here for the views and those are great. The food however, is really bad, just reheated stuff and not even fresh. The kebab wrap I got was over salty and not fresh. The pizza was a store bought frozen pizza that was heated up. Honestly it's worse than convenience store food. Save your money and have food elsewhere, just go for the views.. read more

Pierre Loti Kahvesi - Turkish tea - Cafes Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Great location with nice view of the Golden Horn and old cemetaries around, it's a historic landmark in Istanbul for both locals and tourists. You can climb there from a path going thru the cemetary, or by cable car from Eyup, or by taxi. Especially on a clear and sunny day you'll have a great view while having your Turkish coffee or tea. Don't forget to visit the tiny cafeteria with old photos of Istanbul and Pierre Loti. The only (and biggest) downside of this cafeteria is that it's too touristy and busy therefore the service is weak and also the quality of the coffee is "medium". I must say that I have had better coffees around. But of course, the views here are unique. read more

My wife and I plus our 1 yr 8 mo baby boy climbed up the steep inclines that run by a cemetery to get up to scenic Pierre Loti. That was a pain in the ass and it probably would have been less of a pain if we didn't have to push him & his stroller all the way up to the highest point. When we arrived at the top, which took awhile, there are scenic views of the Bosphorus river and Istanbul, with many mosques that can be seen. We waited a short while to be seated at a small table which afforded us a place to sit while we took in the views and ordered "cai" also known in English as black tea. The views were fantastic ! Even though it was a super crowded. Slightly touristy, but nonetheless spectacular just because of the amazing views of Istanbul that one can get when one is that high above the city. Take my advice and pay for and use the gondola lift to take you back down to the street level. You'll thank me. It's worth the long line and costs. :) read more

This cafe is at the top of the hill in Eyüp, overlooking the Golden Horn. Yes, the views are spectacular, but the service is poor and they only serve drinks. I asked if they had food and all they have is bland cheese-filled Turkish pancakes ("toast"), which I'm sure they get from around the corner and then double the price of. There are dozens of tables outside, so if you're lucky enough to get one with an unobstructed view it would be a very nice place to sit and enjoy a glass of Turkish tea, as long as being surrounded by tables full of smokers doesn't bother you. Personally, I don't see any reason to visit this cafe as you can enjoy the spectacular view from several lookout points immediately next to it. read more