Sumahan On The WatervsGeorges Hotel Galata
Both Georges Hotel Galata and Sumahan on the Water are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Sumahan on the Water is preferred by most writers compared to Georges Hotel Galata. Sumahan on the Water comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Travel + Leisure, National Geographic and Fodor's.
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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 Traveler
99.6
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
92.0
"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
Georges Hotel Galata
Serdar-i Ekrem Sok. No: 24 Galata, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The famous Galata Tower forms the backdrop of the hotel, and shoppers or late-night revelers have the popular Istiklal street within walking distance." Full review
Fodor's
"Housed in a restored late-19th-century apartment building on a street lined with fashion designers' boutiques, the classy Georges and its minimalist yet old-fashioned rooms exude chic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A converted century-old apartment building in the Galata neighborhood, Istanbul's new epicenter of chic." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A concept hotel that makes the most of the beautiful, 19th-century apartment building from which it is fashioned, yet knows exactly what its discerning clientele want from their accommodation." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Stylishly guest house in the bustling Galata district, with its views of the Bosphorus from its roof terrace...the rooms lack for nothing in terms of comfort; goose down duvets and solid soundproofing" Full review