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Hotel Ibrahim PashavsSumahan On The Water
Ibrahim Pasha Hotel and Sumahan on the Water are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ibrahim Pasha Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sumahan on the Water. Ibrahim Pasha Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 9 reviewers such as Concierge, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Hotel Ibrahim Pasha
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Terzihane Sok. No:7 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This lovely townhouse, once the guesthouse for the İbrahim Paşa Sarayı... is arguably the most tasteful boutique hotel in Sultanhamet."
Concierge "Recently renovated and outfitted in sensitive high style with the amenities and spaces you'd expect at twice the rate."
Fodor's "What was once the home of an extended Armenian family offers comfortable, stylishly decorated rooms... with vintage-looking wood and leather furniture." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is one of the most charming boutique hotels in Sultanahmet, with an unbeatable location just off the Hippodrome." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This charming stone-built hotel is located opposite the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts."
Star Service "A half-block from the Hippodrome, two from the Blue Mosque, and within 10 minutes' walk of Aya Sofya, this hotel occupies a restored late-19th-century house behind the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum." Full review
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Request the largest standard room, on the third floor, but keep in mind that ceilings slope in these top-floor garret lodgings.
The Telegraph8.0
"With a funky roof terrace, comfortable rooms, friendly staff and excellent breakfasts, this hotel in the heart of Istanbul is popular with discerning city-breakers." Full review
Time Out "This exquisitely decorated, modern yet authentic, boutique hotel offers guests a wonderful place to stay in the heart of the Old City." Full review
Frommer's "Conjure up images of a flickering open fire, comfy sofas, shelves stacked with copious quantities of books, and an endless supply of fresh tea and homemade cookies" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located just off the Hippodrome, this exemplary designer hotel successfully combines Ottoman style with contemporary decor, and is notable for its high levels of service." Full review
Sumahan On The Water Concierge Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Frommer's The Telegraph
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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
