Rank 1Eastside Story
Alphabet City
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced hookah bar in Alphabet City, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers mention friendly service, call it reliably good, and describe a cozy room.
17 rated hookah bars
Best Hookah Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best hookah bars across 11 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 17 rated hookah bars in Manhattan, spread over 11 neighborhoods. Eastside Story in Alphabet City leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Alphabet City has the most to choose from (3).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include lively, social, cozy, lounge, and chill. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Hookah Bars in Manhattan
Rank 2Cozy Cafe
East Village4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in the East Village. Reviewers single out the staff, suggest it for a few friends, and describe it as easy to miss. Insider tip: Order the watermelon hookah.
Rank 3Karizma Lounge
Midtown4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in Midtown, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers praise the service, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention coming on a date.
Rank 4Kazuza
Alphabet City4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in Alphabet City. Reviewers suggest it for a few friends, come for the entertainment, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Known for its hookah.
Rank 5Sahara East
Alphabet City4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in Alphabet City, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers praise the service, come for the food, and mention coming with a large group.
Rank 6Parlay Cafe
Hamilton Heights4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in Hamilton Heights, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers come for the entertainment, treat it as a café hangout, and describe it as calm.
Rank 7Two Twenty One Restaurant
Midtown4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale hookah bar in Midtown. Insider tip: Online Reservation powered by Resy available. Private Dining offered. Known for its cocktails.
Rank 8Zoe Cafe
Harlem4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced hookah bar in Harlem, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers call it quiet and relaxed and single out the staff. They also note it's cash only. Insider tip: Come for a quiet, calm spot to relax, unwind or get some work done.
Rank 9Hookah-Cafe #2
Battery Park City3.5 out of 5, 2 Google reviewsA mid-priced hookah bar in Battery Park City. Known for its About Rent Hookah.
Rank 10Hookah Lounge
Times Square4.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Social
Alphabet City
3 spots
Rank 1Eastside Story
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 2Kazuza
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 3Sahara East
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1Cozy Cafe
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
- Cozy
Rank 2La Sultana
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
- Cozy
Rank 3Aziza Cafe and Lounge
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1Karizma Lounge
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 2Two Twenty One Restaurant
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Social
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Zoe Cafe
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 2Smoke Shop
Indoor3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1Parlay Cafe
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1Hookah-Cafe #2
Indoor3.5 out of 5, 2 Google reviews- Lively
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Hookah Lounge
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Social
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1MAZAAR LOUNGE
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1Horus Too
Indoor3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Luxor Lounge
Indoor3.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Lively
- Social
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1Taboo Lounge
Indoor3.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best hookah bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top hookah bars on Moodap are Eastside Story in Alphabet City (4.9 stars), Cozy Cafe in East Village (4.8 stars) and Karizma Lounge in Midtown (4.6 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most hookah bars?
Alphabet City has the most, with 3, followed by East Village (3) and Harlem (2).
Where can I find affordable hookah bars in Manhattan?
1 of the 17 hookah bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is Luxor Lounge in Greenwich Village.
How does Moodap rank hookah bars?
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