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Hotel Sari KonakvsSumahan On The Water
Hotel Sari Konak and Sumahan on the Water are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Sumahan on the Water is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Sari Konak. Sumahan on the Water scores 88 with praise from 10 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Hotel Sari Konak
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. No:42 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $29/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It's easy to see why visitors choose to stay in this small family-run establishment. Bahattin and his son Umit roll out the red carpet for everyone." Full review
Fodor's "These bright, well-maintained accommodations in a converted Ottoman mansion have mainly modern furniture, though the decor also includes Turkish and period accents like brass lamps,..." Full review
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If you don't want twin beds, or prefer a bathtub to a shower, request these when making reservations.
DK Eyewitness "Sarı means “yellow” in Turkish and this delightful wooden house is easily identifiable by its distinctive hue."
Oyster Mid-Range
"This family-run hotel is warm and welcoming, and all the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated... a free Turkish buffet breakfast is served each morning." Full review
Lonely Planet "Guests here enjoy relaxing on the roof terrace with its Sea of Marmara glimpses, but also take advantage of the comfortable lounge and courtyard downstairs" Full review
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
