The 7 best shisha lounges in Sulaymaniyah (2026)
Ranked by real customer ratings across Sulaymaniyah's shisha scene — only venues with a solid number of reviews qualify.
These are the top-rated shisha lounges in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, based on 15+ reviews each. Nawa Café کافتریای نەوا leads with 4.4 stars from 43 reviews. Kaziwa Cafe follows at 4.2 stars from 40 reviews. Lai Lawk Cafe & Rest. averages 4.1 stars from 447 reviews. Music Cafe, B Cafe, and 𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 complete the list with 4.0, 4.0, and 3.8 stars respectively.
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Street viewNawa Café کافتریای نەواHC7X+8CM, Piramerd St, Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate★ 4.4 (43)Open lateKnown for: best shisha in town · amazing service · nice place
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Street viewKaziwa CafeHCP4+R82, Sarwari Rd, Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate★ 4.2 (40)Known for: shisha · friendly staff · good place
- 3B Cafe (gallery and cafeteria) kareem chawsheen galleryGoran Street Sulaymaniyah 46001, Goran Street, Sulaymaniyah, 46001★ 4.0 (19)Open late
Known for: elegant beautiful decor · calm place smoke shisha · simple place tasty shisha
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Street viewLai Lawk Cafe & Rest.HC6F+HMM, Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate★ 4.1 (447)Open lateOutdoor seatingKnown for: good service · fresh food · friendly staff
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Street viewMusic Cafetui malik, Piramerd St, Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate★ 4.0 (90)££Open lateKnown for: crowded space · good shisha · local crowd
- 6𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧Banu Building no. 7, Khak St, Sulaymaniyah★ 3.8 (155)Open late
Known for: staff professionalism · food portions · atmosphere
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Street viewAmsterdam CaféHC5F+J4P, Salim Street, Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate★ 3.6 (160)Open lateKnown for: good hookah service · crowded atmosphere · not family friendly