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Sumahan On The WatervsHayriye Hanim Konagi Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Sumahan on the Water scores significantly higher than Hayriye Hanim Konagi Hotel. Sumahan on the Water has a TripExpert Score of 78 with approval from 6 reviewers including concierge.com, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Sumahan On The Water
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
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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 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
Hayriye Hanim Konagi Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Demirtas Mah.Hayriye Hanim Sok No:19, Istanbul 34116, Turkey
From $24/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Guests return again and again for the affordable rates, romantic decor (even the economy room has an atmospheric chandelier), and panoramic views from the rooftop." Full review
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The restaurant serves a free Turkish breakfast each morning, and traditional meals throughout the day.
Lonely Planet "Views are impressive and there's a small outdoor pool, which is almost unprecedented in the Old City." Full review
