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Galata Antique HotelvsSumahan On The Water
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Sumahan on the Water ranks significantly higher than Galata Antique Hotel. Sumahan on the Water comes in at 78 with accolades from 6 sources such as The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and concierge.com.
Galata Antique Hotel
Frommer's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Mesrutiyet Street No:119, Tunel - Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A friendly and convenient home base for any stay in Istanbul." Full review
Jetsetter "Neo-Renaissance mansion in Istanbul's boho Pera neighborhood, with period features and a rooftop bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This small, family-run boutique hotel is located in an Ottoman-French mansion designed by the famous architect Alexandre Vallaury."
Lonely Planet "The location, which is close to the Tünel station and a growing number of stylish cafes and boutiques, is excellent."
Sumahan On The Water
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Frommer's
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Hideaway Report
Time Out Show All Reviews
Kuleli Cad. No:51 Cengelkoy, Uskudar, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "One of Istanbul's most talked-about boutique hotels, the recently refurbished Sumahan on the Water hugs the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in the village of Çengelköy."
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When to go: April, May, June, September, and October, to avoid the summer crowds and humidity.
Fodor's "What was once a derelict distillery on the Asian waterfront of the Bosphorus is now one of Istanbul's most chic and original places to stay, with comfortable rooms and suites." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Istanbul’s Asian coast, lined with wooden yali... has charming little neighborhoods, including bustling Çengelköy, now the site of one of the city’s most luxurious small hotels." Full review
Star Service "On the Asian side of the Bosporus, this delightful design boutique-hotel is in a world of its own, offering peaceful luxury with beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul." Full review
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Be sure to know the street address as many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with its hideaway location.
Frommer's "Highlights include duplexes, bathrooms swathed in the same Marmara marble found in Topkapi and Dolmabahçe, and a studied forethought even to the placement of the soaps." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Formerly an Ottoman-era distillery, this place was converted into an award-winning hotel by its discerning Turkish-American owners." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To convert a 19th-century Istanbul distillery into a boutique hotel, owner-architects Mark and Nedret Butler looked to the Bosporus for inspiration." Full review
National Geographic "Serene boutique hotel on Asian shore." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Attractive hotel in a three-story former raki distillery at the water’s edge on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out "Sumahan on the Water is located on the edge of the Bosphorus, providing a picturesque view that is second to none." Full review
