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Sumahan On The WatervsNomade Old City Hotel
Both Nomade Hotel and Sumahan on the Water are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sumahan on the Water is the choice of most professionals compared to Nomade Hotel. Sumahan on the Water comes in at #16 in Istanbul with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.
Sumahan On The Water
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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
Nomade Old City Hotel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Divanyolu Cad. Ticarethane Sok. No:15 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Described as “ethnic trendy” by the French designer responsible for its chic interior, this hotel has white-floored rooms finished in bold colours."
Lonely Planet "Designer style and budget pricing don't often go together, but the Nomade bucks the trend." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the oldest houses in this area, the Nomade has undergone a wonderful and extensive renovation."
